S2, Ep 17 The Struggle is Real! But Did You See Our Rudder?
6 de abril de 2025 · 25 min · 5K visitas · Oceanside
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The crew of *Into the Mystic* completes a six-week haul-out project to repair a cracked rudder and replace through-hull fittings.17:24 They reinforce the rudder core with 16-pound expanding foam and carbon fiber, then fabricate a custom Delrin bushing to replace the original epoxy-and-brass assembly.8:42 During the refit, they also install a modern dripless shaft seal to replace the traditional wax rope system and modify propeller shaft coupler bolts to accommodate safety wire.0:24 After re-installing the rudder, the crew aligns the steering quadrant and cables, fine-tuning the steering stops to ensure proper clearance against the hull.12:20 Upon relaunching, they motor the boat 40 miles from the boatyard to their home slip in San Diego to avoid an incoming storm, maintaining 8 knots at 2,200 RPM.23:15 The project confirms that custom-machined Delrin bushings and carbon-fiber reinforcement provide a more durable, low-friction solution for rudder assemblies than standard epoxy-based repairs.
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