Repairing the parts...

I repaired the rudder with wood filler and moved the gudgeon and pintle to the original position because the former owner had rigged it up long wise.  Hope to have enough rudder authority?  I know you are wondering what the hell does that mean...the author is to!  To explain at a later date over appetizers and drinks!

Here are the “new parts” that I made out of ½ plywood. The center board was the original. On the right, notice the mast step with a new cleat to attach the halyard. West Marine =$1.59!!!

This was the hardest (so far) item. Notice where I glued new dowels in the old holes with epoxy so that I can secure the mast step to the sides of the boat with bronze screws. The old bolts were rusted off and broke very easily. So much for buying a “used boat”. The mast step will be attached here next, with the new cleat as shown earlier…

So far, the cost has been negligible, but the RUM and COKE...not so!  This is my second or third!