Rudder casting bolts hitting hull?

expoguy

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Posted: Aug 03, 2017 - 05:02 PM

The rudder bolts hit the hull and have chipped through gelcoat. Maybe the bolt head should be inside instead of the nut ?
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Posted: Aug 03, 2017 - 05:32 PM

Pics will always make it easier for us to give you advice - or call you names...

as the saying goes "pics or it never happened"
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Posted: Aug 03, 2017 - 05:56 PM

expoguyThe rudder bolts hit the hull and have chipped through gelcoat. Maybe the bolt head should be inside instead of the nut ?

Expoguy,

It's great to start a new topic to ask a specific question like this, but please include enough information for people to give an answer, don't assume we know what kind of boat you are talking about. Not everyone reads every topic.

And as MN3 said, pictures help a lot. For instance I'm not sure what you mean by "rudder bolts" in this context.

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expoguy

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Posted: Aug 04, 2017 - 07:35 PM

Sorry for confusion and haven't figured out how to insert photos yet. I have a Prindle 18 and noticed gel coat is chipping away where bolts that hold the rudders to the castings patrude through. It looks like the bolt head should possibly be inside and the nut on the outside providing a bit more clearance.
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Posted: Aug 04, 2017 - 09:10 PM

Common thing in Prindle 16 & 18. Occurs when noobies throw the helm over too much when tacking. Happened during previous owners time with boat. Just fill small dents with silicone or epoxy/microballoon mix & sail the boat. Pete
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Posted: Aug 05, 2017 - 03:23 AM

Or from trailering with the rudders on.

Long cotter pins can rub off the gelcoat here too.

Chips on the top and bottom of the transom are often the results of over cranking the up down rudder lines.

Or backing up, onto the rudders.

Or trailering,..

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Posted: Aug 07, 2017 - 09:40 AM

QuoteSorry for confusion and haven't figured out how to insert photos yet

Go to user photo albums and create one for yourself
upload images there - then right click on them and "copy image address"
now back at the thread you can click on the IMAGE button below and paste the image address between the IMG tags
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Posted: Aug 07, 2017 - 09:43 AM

QuoteOr from trailering with the rudders on.

Trailering with your rudders on will worm out your fittings/ holes, and add slop to your rudders (slow)

every bump you hit in the road, will make your boat slower (kinda kidding but there is some truth to that)

If you drive more than a few miles, or drive on bumpy roads you should remove your rudders, it will: extend the life of your gear, reduce slop in your steering system and .... Sail faster :)