[Rhodes22-list] Rudder cheek plate

[Matt Wilson]

Thanks so much for the help!

On Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 7:39 AM THOMAS POLISE via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

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> My rudder cheekboard also cracked midseason and I could not get black
> starboard and used the white.  I also added internal stiffners to reduce
> the twisting I sometimes experienced.
> > On Oct 19, 2021, at 7:39 AM, ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Matt,
> >
> > Get the black ultra high molecular weight polyethylene ( UHMWPE ) as it
> is more UV resistant vs any other color.  Also, make certain you purchase
> the solid polymer vs a structural foam.  UHMWPE can be cut with standard WC
> tipped wood working tools.  So, if you are reasonably handy, there is no
> reason you can’t do this project yourself.
> >
> > Roger Pihlaja
> > S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> >
> >
> >
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> > From: Matt Wilson<mailto:mwhornblower at gmail.com>
> > Sent: Monday, October 18, 2021 9:48 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rudder cheek plate
> >
> > Are there different strengths or if I get the same thickness it should
> > suffice?   Thanks Todd!
> >
> >> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 8:30 PM Todd Tavares <tavares0947 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Matt,
> >>
> >> I would suggest buying some black UHMWPE and fabricating two new cheek
> >> plates yourself.
> >> You could also try to find a plastics production shop to fabricate a
> set.
> >> Try Norva plastics in Norfolk Virginia. If you send them the good one
> they
> >> may make you two new ones. They've done work for me in KingStarboard
> >> several years ago.
> >>
> >>
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> >>
> >> Todd T.
> >>
> >>> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021, 9:24 PM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Hi everyone,
> >>>
> >>> I have a cracked port side rudder check plate and am wondering what is
> >> the
> >>> best way to repair or replace it?  I have a 1990 Rhodes.  I am not a
> >> member
> >>> of the GB parts club.  Any help would be appreciated.  Hoping to take
> >> care
> >>> of this in the early off season ;)
> >>>
> >>> Matt Wilson
> >>> Hornblower 2
> >>>
> >>
> >
>