Rudder template

kilmac
Member Topic Starter

2009-12-01T09:17:15Z

Hi, I am a new PSSA member and first-time boat owner on a steep learning curve! I have recently purchased an early Seal 22. Unfortunately I lost the rudder and need a template or measurements. Any help please

Regards

Harry

Ray
Advanced Member

2009-12-11T12:03:49Z

#2

what part of the rudder do you need the template for.

I am about to take my rudder off.

I could then draw round it you can then take all the measurements you like.

Would this be any good for you.

Regards

Ray

kilmac
Member Topic Starter

2009-12-12T21:21:36Z

#3

Hi Ray

Thanks for the reply I need the metal swing end thats attached to the tiller the bolt sheared and so lost the metal end need to make new cut out

Thanks Harry

Ray
Advanced Member

2009-12-16T22:40:41Z

#4

Harry,

I took my rudder off last year and drew round it just incase I lost mine.

I have a mk2 Seal 22 and am willing to send you my copy it is only drawn out on a peice of wallpaper. I beleive it is made from boiler plate. I'm not sure of the thickness possibly 1/8.

If you send me your address. But please please send it back after you are finnished with it.

My Email Address is rayhowkins@meachers.com

gregfaux
Member

2009-12-24T23:58:10Z

#5

Hello Harry

If you havent had positive info on the thickness of the rudder plate in a day or two, i'll measure it when I go to the club next week. However I am pretty certain its more like 3/8ths (about 8mm) rather than 1/8th.....

Greg...

Seal 22 - Moonspinner

Greg...

Seal 22 - Moonspinner

kilmac
Member Topic Starter

2009-12-31T18:52:55Z

#6

hi Greg

Thanks for your effort and time. I am seking opinions on aluminium as a material for the rudder plate. The iron plate is a bit weighty. Would the lighter plate affect boat performance.

gregfaux
Member

2010-01-07T00:36:17Z

#7

The rudder plate on Moonspinner (22/249) is alloy. I think it is actually duralumin which is quite a lot stronger and fatigue resistant than plain alluminium. Any decent machine shop should be able to mill or lazer cut a plate from a template, and if you have time, a good jigsaw, about half a dozen spare blades and a steady hand it wouldnt be too difficult to make one up yourself, although it would be time consuming and messy (shavings). You would also need a drill for the holes and a disk grinder for cleaning and radiusing the edges. I think Prout Marine on Canvey Island used to make duralumin replacement rudder plates for a number of different craft but that would have been a very long time ago...

Greg...

Seal 22 - Moonspinner

Greg...

Seal 22 - Moonspinner

GeoffTurner
Administration

2010-01-16T18:04:19Z

#8

"Lost" post from kilmac, originally posted 13 Jan 2010 : 16:21:56

Thanks Greg I will keep this in mind