Good for you. For full credit I'd like to see
the pictures.

I discuss the hollowness of my rudder with a
friend. He suggested that I add some foam to
build it out. I think a layer or two of roving
and some fairing will be easier.

Funny you should mention Seagull outboards. I
have an old Seagull 4 HP outboard that came with my
Etchells. It seems seized up. At some point I
need to try and get it working. Let us know what
you learn working on yours.

Bart

"Wally" wrote

N1EE wrote:
Your spring project reports are due soon. (10 pts)

Not so much 'improve' as 'restore'...

I've nearly finished refinishing the rudder (a little paint to do and a
retainer clip to fit), and have finished making the tiller. (Pics sometime
soonish.) Per another thread, I'm looking into new windows (ho ho), and I've
started pulling my Seagull outboard apart to see what needs replacing. Good
to see it has gearbox oil (pity about the propshaft and the tube it sits
in).

For a bonus point, I'm helping my skipper with his masthead light tomorrow -
it came loose during the last race.