[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes ContinentaL RUDDER

[Michael D. Weisner]

Todd,

In '74 was there an access plate for the centerboard pivot pin?  In my '81
(technically a RC22), the centerboard is accessed from above through the
centerboard trunk.  One needs to remove the cover and the centerboard with
pivot pin lifts straight up into the cabin area.  You are correct in that
the centerboard and the rudder seem to be nearly identical in shape, as I
recall.

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer


From: "Todd Tavares" <sprocket80 at mail.com>
>
> Barbara,
>
> On your 1974, the rudder blade has the exact same shape as the
> centerboard.  The spot where the hole is drilled for the pivot may be
> slightly different though, and the rudder only weight about 1/3 the
> weight of the centerboard.  If you look at the keel, you will probably
> see a cover with two screws on each side.  This is the pivot pin access
> for the c/b.  Drive the pin out and the c/b will fall out, but put a
> stopper knot on the end of the c/b pennant line in the cockpit first and
> watch you toe-zies!
>
>    I could trace mine (side view) and mail it to you, but you'd still
> have to have your carpenter eye ball the profile shaping by looking at
> the centerboard.
>
> It would probably be a huge time if not money savings if you just called
> GB.
>
> Todd T.