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Rudder Boards Rotten - what type of wood?
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:18 pm
by mpulsev10
On the inside of my boat where the rudders go down into the hull the wood 2x6 posts are rotten and need replaced. What type of wood should i use ? I was told white oak, but i am not sure. Thanks !
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:53 pm
by gjrylands
White oak was used to hold the rudder posts. It is very strong and should not be replaced with any other type of wood.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:12 pm
by fpawn1
I noticed my wood needs replacement soon---how difficult is it to do?
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:19 pm
by rossjo
The verticals or horizontals?
I was think that some 3/4" x 6" Starboard would be a nice upgrade for the horizontals - and NEVER rot again.
Mine look bad as well, just haven't gotten to them yet.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:52 pm
by gjrylands
Starboard is not strong enough. Keep with the white oak. In 20-30 years you can replace it again.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:31 pm
by hmc
S.S.
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:01 pm
by prowlersfish
I used oak
Rudder supports
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:10 pm
by jordan
I needed to replace mine awhile back, used white oak. White oak is strong, resistant to water and is still used in boat construction.
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:17 am
by Dan Faith
deffinetly white oak, It is not that big of a job but you need the stregth of oak. You can also go to rot doctor and purchase a sealer to paint on the oak and it will outlast you.
Rudder board replacement
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:25 pm
by l7ty15
Found mine r rotten......Can u change them out while in the water ? Oh and any idea what the differeance between white and red oak is ?
Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:54 pm
by alexander38
red oak not as strong and has a wider grain. The Navy still uses white oak. It's setting in Boston Harbor that's a test of time..
