RE:2-27 Rudder post question - may apply to other Cal's w/ tillers. [Bob]

I'm fairly certain that the fiberglass ring is the original equipment. That's what Pentaquod has, and I'm pretty sure that's what I've seen on other Cals of similar vintage. The teak trim that you've found on other boats sounds intriguing, and may point the way to Yet Another Project. Alfred Poor 1969 Cal 29 #132, “Pentaquod” Hello, I'm trying to figure out what the "correct" trim piece is to cover the area where the rudderpost comes through the deck. I currently (or did until this afternoon) have a fiberglass disk that was screwed in place. It was caulked to the post. This caulk and the caulk it was bedded in has failed and it leaks. It also was not cut round and the caulk has turned brown so it looks terrible. I'm assuming this can't be original. I looked at a Cal 25 that is next to me, and it has a teak disk at its rudder post. I was thinking about trying to make a new piece out of starboard, but I'm a little worried that it will look worse than what I took off. I'm looking for feedback on what other boats have. Thanks Bob Ellison Cal 2-27 Après Ski