A few of you may remember my post about the back end of my boat falling off and wanted to say thank you for all of your advice/encouragement!
I started building a new rudder a couple weeks ago and am probably a couple weeks out from getting it finished up. The hole in the back end has been sealed up and I built a much stronger mounting point than the original system.
I found a template of my boats rudder and modeled a copy then 3d printed the core. Between the fiberglass and the rods I’ve added for rigidity, I’m hoping it works out well. It may be coming up to October, but I think I’ll get at least one test run before the season ends.
9 Comments
aaaaace@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Building and fixing is fun anyway. Looks pretty close to being done.
Koopa_Khan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
It’ll probably be one or two more weekends worth of work, but I think I’m close. Its been an interesting learning experience, and honestly one that I probably couldn’t have done without a 3d printer. I’m very glad I gave it a shot and didn’t dump the boat like I had initially though about
aaaaace@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 1y
I built a replacement part for a boat, but used pkywood and Gflex...and lots of sanding.
Koopa_Khan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
I’m about to start the sanding process. I did a bit by hand before deciding to pick up a sanding tool this week. Fingers crossed that makes the fiberglass sanding easier as well
aaaaace@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Don't forget masks.
aodhsishaj@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Is that rudder for the canoe?
Koopa_Khan@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
Thats for the Hunter 170 next to it.
That makes me wonder if I couldn’t get that canoe sailing though.
aodhsishaj@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Hahaha you could name it The Tail
As in the rudder is the tail that wags the dog.
Looks great! Good luck with it. Hope it stays on.
Koopa_Khan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
I dig it!
And thank you! I’ll post an update once its done and in the water