Coastal Cruising in a Pathfinder: Epoxy day

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Epoxy day

I cut the centerboard case packers to the correct shape. I also applied a layer of epoxy to the inside of the center case for cloth later on.

The Rudder case was sanded even on all sides and matching holes drilled for the pivot bolt. A layer of epoxy was then applied all over.

An additional layer of epoxy was applied to the rudder blade. I figure one more layer on the whole unit after a light sanding will do the trick.

I used the left over epoxy to give a coat the the centerboard around the lead slug.

Time: 2 hrs

1 comment:

MiguelMay 10, 2012
I like your blog and the rudder you have made turned out really nice,
What type of wood did you used?
did you fiberglass the rudder?
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About the Pathfinder

Pathfinder is a 17’-4” gaff rigged wooden sailboat designed by John Welsford. Born out of the drawings and lines of the Navigator. (a smaller design which have been built in the hundreds) The Pathfinder is the big brother for more extended cruising with larger crews and cargo. Its many features include a swing up centerboard for beaching, buoyancy compartments, storage lockers, inboard motor mounting, and is lightweight for its size. It’s swing up centerboard enables the Pathfinder not only to beach, but the ability to be launched at any slipway with a regular vehicle and trailer. This opens up a weekend cruising range envied by the big keel boats that must return to home port. It also means that the owner need only to trailer the boat back home at the end of the sail.