J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment Rudder(s)

I have been busy fairing, reinforcing and sealing this beast of a rudder. It is looking really good. Once I am satisfied that the thing is sealed and faired I will set it aside until I am ready to barrier coat it. I figure the likely places for water to penetrate the glass skin over the long term are the very bottom, the trailing edge, the notch below the bottom bracket and also where the tiller rides on the top from wear. So these areas are getting extra attention and additional coats of epoxy.