Lower rudder gudgeon

[timeandtide]

How did you all fit the lower rudder gudgeon to the rudder? The sides of the stainless fitting are straight and my rudder, where it attaches, is severely tapered. Just put the bolts in and draw it up tight? Heat the stainless to help it conform to the shape? Thanks for your help everyone! Josh hull #157

[captdan]

Hey Josh,
Just pull it together with the bolts - I would not use heat ...
If you look at some of Kolibri builds, they build up the rudder with epoxy and filler to take up theat gap in that area. Looks nice and smooth.
Dan