Rudder shaft

Discussion in 'Materials' started by mechard, Oct 28, 2015.

  1. mechard
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    Hi folks I'm preparing to build a new rudder for my Cal 2-30, it seems to me after measuring the outside diameter and wall thickness that the original shaft was 2 1/2" schedule 40 316 stainless. Can anyone confirm this. Any thoughts. Thank you Richard
     
    mechard, Oct 28, 2015
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