Rudder damage repair

[Tom Teare]

The easiest approach would be to cut off the small, damaged trailing edge corner, seal (epoxy), sand/taper, paint. Questions:
- Would the slightly altered new shape disturb water flow enough to cause noticeable vibrations at higher speeds?
- Is it worth the effort to do a proper reconstruction of this small area?

Thanks for any

 

[Tops]

Welcome to the forum Tom.
Which boat? Any signs of water intake in the main body of the rudder?
How fast do you plan on going?

 

[Tom Teare]

Welcome to the forum Tom.
Which boat? Any signs of water intake in the main body of the rudder?
How fast do you plan on going?

2007 Hunter 38.
No signs of water intake in main rudder body.
Max hull speed is just under 8kts ; typically never exceed 7kts
Thanks for the reply

 

[wet feet]

It isn't a huge amount of work to do it right and if you do,the chances of noise or vibration will go away.Which means you don't have to do it next year.

 

[Tom Teare]

Thanks - can’t argue with that!