Talking About Adventure In Small Boats
StumblingThunder
Member
I am working on getting “The Bucket” sailing worthy right now. One of the changes is that I need a rudder that I do not have to reach over the side to adjust up and down. If anyone knows of either a Flying Junior or 420 rudder assembly that is available, I would be very interested.
I missed a 420 rudder assembly that was on CL in my neck of the swamp by a day.
- Stumbling
StumblingThunder
Member
The bucket is a Capri 16.5, and yes, will be my single hand challenge boat for next year.
The rudder case design is ok for a day boat, but you have to reach over the side to unlock, raise or lower, and then lock the blade in that position. I’m looking for one of the Vanguard “club” model rudders for the case. That design has lines for raising and lowering the blade. The intent will be to build a new blade for the case. I have extensive experience maintaining those models in my youth and had never experienced a rudder case problem.
Right now I’m fixing one up to sail through the summer and then will apply the “Challenge” mods in the fall. I may go in a different direction for steering At that time.
danceswithmullet
Member
I had to look at some pics of the capri 16 .5. I think one was dismasted the year the coast guard called the race. The owner said the mast step blew out but he had a hard time accessing where it mounted. Doesn't look to be the case from pics but I never owned one. My concerns are can you pull and inspect the shroud and forestay chainplates? DWM
StumblingThunder
Member
There was a change in the mast step at around the 2,000 one built. Mine is 488. I am changing the mast step to the newer model to ease raising and lowering of the mast, as well as be more robust.
I have full access to the bow and side chain plates, inside and out. Yes, those are on my check list to get replaced and updated. Bow headstay plate is pretty robust, but shroud plates are showing serious deflection and weakness.
I have a lot of experience in managing and maintaining club dinghys for a university, as well as off shore racing yachts. I will have a boat that is as prepared as it can possibly be by March 06, 2021.
- Stumbling
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