Re: [Cal_Boats] Oz Moses/Rudder (Charlie)

On my Cal35 I drill a hole up from he bottom one inch behind the leading edge of the rudder. It seems to work well. I use an extra long 3/8 bit about a 18 inches. I have also routed out a 1/8 inch deep and wide grove where the post meets the rudder and filled it with 5200. It seems to have worked. Previously I had injected west epoxy in that area but it did not hold up over time. Finally I have painted the rudder white so It stays cool when the boat is hauled and any signs of problems are immediatly noticible. - Davd. From: Randy Alcorn <sa… [at] yahoo.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 11:38:51 AM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Oz Moses/Rudder (Charlie) Charlie, I am pulling my boat in the morning and I have blisters on the rudder. Where do I drill the hole to drain the water out of it and what sealant do I use around the rudder post to prevent the water from entering. I know the questions create a lengthy answer. I believe I read, this is a anual procedure for your former pride. Your help is always appreciated. Thanks Randy CAL 2-29 Out Patient Channel Islands Ca "Husar, Charlie [USA]" <husar_charlie@ bah.com> wrote: As I recall, Oz was a blues player from the Mississippi Delta in the 30s. Played the guitar with it sitting on his lap. Not many music lessons down that way back then. Seriously, I believe that CAL osmosis problems were not particular to any model, but rather to the conditions (and the condition of the workers) when the boats were laid up. Things like temp, humidity, and set-up time played a role. I've seen many CAL 25 bottoms (now there's a visual for you!), some with continuing bubble problems, and some with none, and everything in between. Cheers Charlie Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs