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I'm ready to reinstall the entire rudder assembly on my '59 CC Continental 18'. I'm aware of the sealing in the packing nut on the rudder itself. What material do you recommend I use to seal around the two carriage bolts that hold the rudder shaft log?
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I used a small amount of 3M5200. Applied a small bead around the rudder tube-to-hull as well. Yes, 5200 can be a challenge to remove a fitting later, but applying heat to the fitting or bolt should loosen it up if you didn't go crazy with the 5200. If you sealed the wood at the bolts and tube areas well with CPES, any possible seepage should not get into the wood.
A less permanent sealant like maybe Boatlife caulk might be better for future removal.
A less permanent sealant like maybe Boatlife caulk might be better for future removal.
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1953 Chris Craft Sportsman 22 foot "Summerwind"
1953 Chris Craft Sportsman 22 foot "Summerwind"
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Re: Rudder
We use BoatLife to bed running gear in our shop.
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Owner of Maritime Classics
http://www.maritimeclassics.com
Ph# 231-486-6148
Restoration Projects:
1936 25' Gar Wood Custom
1947 Ventnor Hydroplane
1957 17' Deluxe Runabout
1948 25' Chris Craft Sportsman Twin
1959 19' Sliver Arrow Hull #75
1929 26' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
1937 25' Chris Craft Custom Runabout
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Re: Rudder
Thank you! BoatLife it is!!!!
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