Hi David, I am by no means an expert on this but I followed what Sean Mulligan (Dauntless) did as shown on this web site. Base layer of fibreglass cloth and then many coats of Epifanes varnish. I like the results with varnish and based on some information I read after the project might just use varnish if I had to do again. Below the water line the rudder already had a base of fibreglass cloth so I simply added a new layer then used anti fouling paint. So far so good. I am varnishing the tiller now. Will get a cover but the varnish is supposed to hold up well under sun. Robbin On 7/14/2011 2:22 PM, david_hill@idg.com wrote:
I'd like to hear what Monty owners use for a finish on their rudders. I leave my M17 on a mooring in fresh water five months a year. You can't use marine spar varnish below the water line. Clear epoxy turns cloudy and looks ugly after a few months in the sun. What do folks use?
David Hill M17 Grouper
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