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minor rudder board repair questions

Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 3:29 pm
by Reality
so my last fall C22 purchase had a few small cracks in the trailing edge of the rudder probably from hitting a prop. I've sanded it down along with some blister spots nearby. I intend to patch up the edge with a West System 101 Handy Repair Pack. Since this is always below water I'm only concerned about sealing out water and not "pretty". After I repair the cracked area, what's a good not too expensive "barrier coat" for this small area? thanks for any help.

Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 6:18 pm
by astrorad
Regular West System epoxy is a good barrier coat...but you should then cover it with paint to protect from UV.

Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 6:33 pm
by Reality
It's a very small area. Can I just use a good spray paint from hardware store?

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 12:12 pm
by Capt. Bondo
I used good spray paint on mine with no issues...but Happy Place lives on a trailer most of the time, Other than day sails and a couple long weekends it's dry. Since your from Door County, you'll get 6 months each year to repaint if needed :wink:

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 12:49 pm
by Reality
It's going in a slip for 3 months this summer. I'll try some spray enamel followed by bottom paint for this rudder touch-up. The hull bottom seems good. thanks