Always something, this year I had a rudder to repair.
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:26 am
Although the Alden Challengers are glass hull and deck, the rudders were built of wood. One bolt had sheered off and another was just hanging on to what was left of the bronze after nearly 50 years. After removing the old parts, I got what I needed in new bronze at Rockport Marine in town. All in all, not a bad project. 
With the new fastenings installed and tight in the bronze (I went up a size in one bolt and the #28 wood screws) and everything back together, all the play is gone. This repair will outlast me.

With the new fastenings installed and tight in the bronze (I went up a size in one bolt and the #28 wood screws) and everything back together, all the play is gone. This repair will outlast me.