Ernie, et al
In this drawing-Section sketch of rudder tube leak.pdf-where is is the waterline?
Bob D
30C # 170
Just as a point of information, the tube can be both epoxy and fibreglass. Fibreglass is the reenforcing material only. It can be laid up with a variety of resins including epoxy. An epoxy / fibreglass tube would be stronger and less prone to cracking than one laid up with polyester so it may well be both.
Paul M
NS30U #211, Sandpiper
Cowichan Bay B.C.
Great information all, thanks.Something else to inspect, monitor, and repair, lol!
Bob Dryer et al -
Here’s the sketch again with the water line (DWL) emphasized with a green dashed arrow. It is just aft of the rudder tube opening. Granted, this shows an N22 but I would bet that the relationship to water line and rudder tube is similar on bigger boats.
Ernie A. in Toronto