Rusty Rudder Bolts
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Very unsightly and annoying on our four month old rudder.
A pair of 13mm spanners are needed to remove the two gudgeons. |
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The bolts undo easily enough, but what a mess! I labelled each gudgeon with S for Starboard to ensure they are
reassembled in the same order. |
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One way of cleaning the rust away, if you have a few days -- soak the lot in Coke!
Otherwise, use a green scouring pad and some Cif to clean
the surface rust off the gudgeons and the nuts and bolts. |
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The true culprits: the stainless steel washers. The bolts are stamped "Tigges" which is a German steel
fabrication company with a factory in Malaysia. Quality
Control? |
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I used a mild abrasive rubbing compound to clean the rust stains without damaging the rudder's gelcoated surface. |
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All cleaned up and ready for re-assembly with new stainless steel washers. Silicone sealant is inside the four
boltholes. |
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Finished, clean and tidy and ready for sailing. |
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