[Rhodes22-list] fixing swing keel

[John Shulick]

I would go with the two rods idea. rout 2 channels down the length embed them
with epoxy, then wrap the whole thing in 2 layers of glass cloth. sand and
seal then paint. What shape is your rudder in? on the older rhodes the
centerboard and the rudder are identical except for weight. If your rudder
is in better shape the blade could be used for a template to have someone
make you a new one.


cgstetson wrote:
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> John Shulick wrote:
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>> Chris,
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>> Picts would help. I rebuilt the centerboard trunk on my boat but need to
>> see what you're up against.
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>> John S
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>> cgstetson wrote:
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>>> I began working on my boat and found the swing keel is broken towards
>>> the bottom of the keel...ideas on how to fix...i was thinking putting in
>>> two rods and fiber glassing around the break...or would fiberglass be
>>> enough..the lower part seems to weight about 30 or 40 lbs and looks to
>>> be of concrete
>>> 
>>> thanks for suggestions,
>>> 
>>> chris graf
>>> rhode trip
>>> '74 rhodes
>>> 
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