Comentarii la: Rudder is TOAST: The Straw that Broke the Camel’s Back (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep 168)

De: Dustmadeout

Dustmadeout — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 13:30:53 +0000

You have an issue with steel, why do you want to rebuild the whole rudder? It's a pipe, just put inside another pipe or rod of proper size, grind all corrosion spots and weld grinded material. Any stainless welder will do it.

De: Preston's journey.

Preston's journey. — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 05:31:26 +0000

Thanks! I think you guys are doing the right thing. I wish you guys all the best.

De: All My Hobbies

All My Hobbies — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 21:50:33 +0000

so it’s safe to say Delos will not be crossing until next year too?

De: Peter Frebold

Peter Frebold — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 17:54:33 +0000

….. there are worse places to do upgrades …. the lifestyle is exploring things at leisure and enjoying, living life not on a shoe string …. quite often people are too much in a hurry ….. all summed …. good choice …. thx for the share .. as alwways .. never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans ….

De: John Anthony

John Anthony — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 01:34:17 +0000

Just caught up with this. The best call you could make. You won’t lose this follower, you made me more committed!

De: Daniel Oliver

Daniel Oliver — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:16:21 +0000

That's the only call to wait a year. There's alot of very cool anchorages in the Sea of Cortez and not, for me, much YouTube exposure…

De: Dominique

Dominique — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:34:50 +0000

Good luck Grace. I enjoy watching your videos and seeing your travels and learn about the up’s and downs of living on a boat! Dominique (from high school)

De: tvonzweck

tvonzweck — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 03:21:29 +0000

I was in the Cabrales yard when you two hauled out and opted not to drop the rudder. Good on you for being thorough, and taking the time to do it right. You will absolutely enjoy the Sea of Cortez.

De: Al Johnson

Al Johnson — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:49:53 +0000

Then use the best sealant you have and stick it down. This creates a flexible seal where the two materials meet. I've seen the crevice corrosion before even on the freshwater boats but never as bad as yours. The only alternative to buying new would have been a sleeve inserted inside and epoxy bedded,

De: Al Johnson

Al Johnson — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:37:20 +0000

Hi, I've probably fixed 50 or so rudders, being in Montana corrosion isn't rampant but freeze thaw is. Other than the rare grounding or backing into something all the problems were from water intrusion where the stainless shaft meets the fiberglass. The differential coefficient of contrction between the two materials creates a crack, water seeps In and the problem grows. Before installing the rudder bevel the underside of the plastic washer at a 45 next to the shaft, thoroughly sand the surface where it meets the rudder