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Worn Rudder Pivot plate

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libertyflyer:
Here's a picture from inside the well of the rudder skeg.  Probably should have looked in here first and may have had a chance to remove the nuts and salvage the screws if I soaked the properly.   I did remove one of the screws by pushing it up from outside.  I later soaked the screw and was able to remove the nut. However, even with that accomplished, there is enough corrosion that I will replace the screws anyway.  So no loss, except for time.

The shipyard guy recommended Jamestown distributors, and I was able to locate the correct replacement screw very easily on their website.

libertyflyer:
Ordered and received the new screws nuts and washers from Albany County Fasteners.  You can order in single units, and shipping and handling is realistic.  Jamestown sold by the box, and shipping was ridiculous

Had the part welded with silicon bronze by Eugene @ 5 Star Welding. Wasn’t cheap, $200, but was necessary.

See below the welded part.  Now to locate center, measure the diameter of the rudder pin, and drill a new hole. 

I found the ground wire to the bolts rusted off. Wondering if this is what caused the excessive wear to The bronze.. 

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