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Thanks again! I have a much better understanding for both schools of thought. I took a walk by Bill's boat today with specific attention to the rudder. It looks good. There's just a small crack at the top by the rudder post. He explained to me the other cracks he had on the aft end and the work he d...

Thanks for the input all around. Its greatly appreciated. Please forgive my ignorance as a lot of this I am learning on the fly. Since I will be applying multiple coats of epoxy barrier and paint shouldn't that be enough to seal and protect the rudder from water, worms, and the like? One guy here(Bi...

I have a '66 Pearson Vanguard with a Mahogany rudder. Having sanded the bottom, I'm getting ready to apply an epoxy barrier coat and paint. Concerning the rudder, the wood is solid. It gives a nice high pitch when struck. Overall it seems to be in good condition, however there are numerous gaps in t...

Thank you. I certainly have learned a lot from this experience and the input is greatly appreciated. I'll continue my search for a good place to stop. It may turn out that St. Mary's works. I'll look into them. Where I am now I'm paid up until November and have work to finish by that time. Afterward...

I'm interested putting a barrier coat and bottom paint. Currently looking for a yard who does good work at a fair price. I'm located in South Jersey with plans of heading south to the Caribbean this November. So any place between here and there could work. Additional details: New boat to me. Had pla...