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10/27/2021 6:35 AM
Good morning,

I have an ensign on a trailer looking for a new fleet.
Ensign is free 
Trailer I’d like to get $ 500
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Only issue is I live on Block Island.


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10/26/2021 9:01 PM

Thanks Bob.

 

I’m planning on using a single piece of Coosa Board (1.5”) sanded down to the desired thickness. Will probably use 4 threaded rods welded onto a stainless shaft. Want to use threaded rods as I think it will help with the bonding of the epoxy in the holes. Then some glass and paint over the Coosa.

 

I am trying to build a small fleet of boats for my Yacht Club’s sailing programs. (Junior and Adult). I have 2 boats right now. Currently looking for a 3rd candidate. The Coosa is a little expensive but I plan on building at least 2 rudders. All of the boats I have looked at to re-build have rudder issues. The Coosa is non-absorbent, lightweight, dense and very strong. It takes epoxy, paint and fiberglass very well. Easy to cut and sand.

 

I’ll let you know how it goes!

 

FYI: Ensign Spars stepped up and made me a nice rudder last summer fairly quickly. I was pressed for time and needed one ASAP.

 

Bob Panico      

 
10/26/2021 8:22 PM

Very well done Bob! Thanks for sharing this with the Ensign community. I think anyone planning to build a new rudder will find reading your detailed six part series well worth their time.

Pete Kogut

Past ECA Commodore
10/26/2021 7:48 PM

I have finished my blog regarding my rudder build. You can find all 6 parts here. Let me know if you have any questions.


https://bobsprojects.org/category/pearson-ensign/ensign-rudder-build/
10/26/2021 6:19 PM

Hi Bob,


Yes I do but time got away from me. I finished it up in the spring and I had a blast this summer sailing. I'll update my posts tonight so you can see how the story ends.
10/26/2021 6:16 PM

Thanks!

Good stuff. I think the middle dimension is what I was missing (a piece fell off right about there.

Do you have the rest of the build? Would like to see how you completed it.

Bob P.

10/26/2021 5:34 PM

Hi Bob,


I did a complete rudder build and I can measure anything that you would like. I have my cutout in my shop. I did make a blog with my progress. Here is a link to the post where I had some dimensions. Let me know what you need and I'll go measure.



https://bobsprojects.org/2021/05/09/starting-the-rudder-build/
10/26/2021 4:57 PM

Does anyone have the drawings - with dimensions for the rudder?

I've looked in the Library and related sketches and do not see it it.

Thanks, Bob

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