Pointed Reply Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 I have ripped the starboard transom out of Pointed Reply. The whole rudder mounting bracket has come out. There are two fibreglass repair people in Wagga neither of which have repaired a cat before. I have read past advise on cutting new inspection hatches on the rear deck. What should this sort of repair cost ? How long should it take ? How hard is it to realign the rudders ? All advise welcome ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Skewes Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 . [This message has been edited by Pete Skewes (edited 15 November 2005).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Skewes Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 This is a little tricky to explain online, but feel free to give me a call on 0402 132 800. I've done a lot of repairs to 4.3s and a competent glass shop should be able to handle it. The hatch on the aft deck is an option, but not really necessary. The Mari regulars will be able to let you know the bbest way to set up the 4.3 russer alignment. As for cost, its hard to be at all accurate without seeing the boat, but assuming its really bad, then you could expect to pay up to $500 for a good repair at a proffesional operator. Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted November 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Are you Peter Skewes who lived at Soldiers Point many years ago ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Skewes Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Ah, yes Rodney, its me. Can you please call me again as I no longer have your Mobile number. Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inland_Sailor Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Pointed Reply Have you got your boat up and running yet? If so will you be taking her to Yarrawonga for the Aust Day Regatta and then in Feb over to Waranga for "Sail Inland"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAX Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Pointed Reply is definately back on the water. He was able to beat one of those new Foam Sandwich Maricats around the course in 2 of the races at the recent National Titles (ZAX) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Pointed Reply is fixed and going well. The new sail also helps..no more 007. We are learning heaps and hopefully getting better. We won't be going to Yarrawonga, I have volunteered to help at the (Forgive Me) Paper Tiger State Titles at Wagga. Feb will be Illawarra and Eden. Should get to Sail Inland at Yarrawonga in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 For those interested, I fixed the rudder myself. It was tricky but not that hard. It was better than paying a so called proffessional $700. Alignment of the rudders is very good and better than before. I also removed the bungs from both hulls by putting in inspection hatches..no more leaks. Total cost about $200 in parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerardb Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Quick question with the repair how far up the hulls did you insert the inspection hatches?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted January 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Mine are centred about 325mm from the edge of the deck but they could have been closer to get better access to the inside of the rudder bracket. You only need to leave space for the tiller arms. If it is being done for a repair you need to be able to get your arm in. I used the curve base inspection hatches available from the Bris Cat Centre. They are smaller than the current hatches so be careful. I cut a second smaller hole (25mm) closer to the rear so I could see what I was doing. It was a real case of see it or do it !! I have a bunch of photos if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerardb Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Pointed reply if you could send me some photos it would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted February 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Ring on 0428503126 with an address and I'll mail/email you some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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