rudder problem

[ol tymer]

My friends 23' Coronado sailboat came up missing the rudder while docked at the local marina. We cannot find correct dimensions to build another rudder for this model. We need to know the best type of wood to use, height, width, thickness, etc. Please help! Thank you.

 

[1fishbone]

Re: rudder problem

This is similar to the Columbia 23...if that's any help.
Have tried eBay?

This might be close:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rudd...at_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item588a6eb888

 

[Triton II]

Re: rudder problem

Is it a Mk I or Mk II? Some useful info to help here:

http://sailboatdata.com/VIEWRECORD.ASP?CLASS_ID=263

and here:

http://www.idasailor.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=53&osCsid=e4e16bc6f8c3218

Good luck.

TII

 

[ghamby]

Re: rudder problem

Is the rudder on the bottom at the local marina? If you have to fabricate a new one, I would suggest fiberglass and marine epoxy without any wood. As for dimensions if you can't find them in the builders archives, troll around the boatyards and find a 23 blocked up for the winter. Take the dimensions off the existing rudder. Good luck, GH

 

[ol tymer]

Re: rudder problem

Is the rudder on the bottom at the local marina? If you have to fabricate a new one, I would suggest fiberglass and marine epoxy without any wood. As for dimensions if you can't find them in the builders archives, troll around the boatyards and find a 23 blocked up for the winter. Take the dimensions off the existing rudder. Good luck, GH

Yes, it's on the bottom which has about 3 feet of mud. We tried probing all around to no avail. After I looked at the transom, I seen the cudgeons for the pintles totally sheared off at the stainless steel bolts. Good idea about trolling around. We only have one marina and one yacht club in our little town. Perhaps I can get some info from them. I did research on line for similar boats, and found one in Georgia that had the exact boat but they were not exactly forthcoming with any pertinent info.

 

[ghamby]

Re: rudder problem

I take it the water is not conducive to diving. You might have to make one up using
your best guess. If I stumble across a pic of a transom mounted rudder for your boat
I'll post it up. Good luck GH
Here's a lead: http://www.sailnet.com/forums/sailboat-design-construction/47000-building-rudder-23-boat.html
It's an old thread but you could join the forum, and see if he still has the plans.