I’ve decided to do a quick fix on the rudder as there doesn’t seem to have very many years left. The wood is very tired with many checks and suspicious dark spots here and there. I set up the rivets so it shouldn’t work too much. After a coat of primer I filled the checks, splits and gaps with thickened WEST epoxy. A little more sanding and painting should see us sailing by Sunday or so.
Finished with the heat gun and scraper. Fiddly work.
All sanded, ready for primer.
Fresh primer. Exciting stuff, huh?
Last look before leaving Beatons.