ASI Manitou Rudder Fiberglass Repair
Spring 2009 Fiberglass repair on Manitou rudder. The new rudder post installed by Henry H. Smith Inc. with a solid stainless plug. Fiberglass work done by Don Kapit of ASI.
The solid stainless plug is inside the lower tube on the rudder post and inside the new upper tube. The plug extends down into the lower tube about 8" and is pinned just below the tab, on this side, connected to the rudder internal frame. The plug extendes into the upper tube about 3" above the top of the rudder fiberglass. It is also pinned. The tubes are welded together and the pins are welded to the tube.
ASI Manitou Rudder Fiberglass Repair
Spring 2009 Fiberglass repair on Manitou rudder. The new rudder post installed by Henry H. Smith Inc. with a solid stainless plug. Fiberglass work done by Don Kapit of ASI.
The solid stainless plug is inside the lower tube on the rudder post and inside the new upper tube. The plug extends down into the lower tube about 8" and is pinned just below the tab, on this side, connected to the rudder internal frame. The plug extendes into the upper tube about 3" above the top of the rudder fiberglass. It is also pinned. The tubes are welded together and the pins are welded to the tube.