On Sun, 28 Aug 2005 02:07:19 GMT, (Mic) wrote:

http://www.nauticalweb.com/superyach...ica/rudder.htm

Humm....rather technical but there are that many articles on rudder
and design that I have seen.

The page is in english but the references in the diagrams are in
Italian.... still a worth while read if interested in rudders, and
maybe you'll learn some Italian.

Ciao

http://www.jefa.com/rudder.htm

Although this page is specific to their rudders the following link is
helpful

http://www.jefa.com/maintenance/maintenance.htm

"Every mechanical part on your boat will need maintenance in due
time."

http://www.jefa.com/download/download.htm
To assist you in your CAD drawing work, we offer the Jefa Rudder CAD
library for download.

http://www.jefa.com/steering/download/download.htm
SelfSteering issues

http://www.jefa.com/install/install.htm
http://www.jefa.com/install/grp.htm
"Installation in GRP or wood core hulls
General installation issues:..."

Nice drawings...

http://www.jefa.com/install/electro.htm
"Different types of corrosion:

Corrosion is one of the biggest enemies of a yachtsman. There is a lot
of misunderstanding about corrosion. One often mistakes the corrosion
taking place under water for the corrosion taking place above deck.
It's very important to identify two types of corrosion:"

http://www.boatsurveyor.com/corrosion.htm
CORROSION AND ELECTROLYSIS
EQUAL CONFUSION TO MOST
WEAPONS FOR BOTH
(As applied to fiberglass vessels)

http://www.islandnet.com/robb/marine...sionProtection

http://yachtsurvey.com/corrosion.htm
Corrosion
A Boatman's Primer on the Essentials
by David Pascoe

http://www.boatelectric.com/corrosio.htm
With the information there will be suggested methods for monitoring
what is going on and how to minimize the damage and get in control.
Galvanic Isolators

Marine Shore Power Isolation Transformers
Electro Guard Corrosion Control Systems
Shaft Brushes
About Corrosion Control
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