I am looking for an original rudder stock for a Fairey Marine Albacore = number 651, built 1960 - attached pic shows what I am looking for. Measurement between pintles' lower faces = 338mm.
alternatively (preferably), any suggestions for who might be able to replace corroded rivets and alloy cheek plates as shown in pic? I am trying to keep the boat as close to original spec as poss.
very many thanks for looking!
Rob
Albacore rudder wanted - FOUND ONE!!
Albacore rudder wanted - FOUND ONE!!
Last edited by robjarman on Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:44 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Albacore rudder wanted
Yes, those Fairey rudder stocks are a bit on the rare side now....
I have looked on and off for years for a Jollyboat one.
Not sure who to suggest for cutting new side-plates. Shouldn't be too hard, but would expect to pay quite a bit for them.
cheers
eib
I have looked on and off for years for a Jollyboat one.
Not sure who to suggest for cutting new side-plates. Shouldn't be too hard, but would expect to pay quite a bit for them.
cheers
eib
Ed Bremner
CVRDA
Jollyboat J3
Firefly F2942
IC GBR314 ex S51 - 1970 Slurp
MR 638 - Please come and take it away
Phelps Scull
Bathurst Whiff - looking for someone to love it
CVRDA
Jollyboat J3
Firefly F2942
IC GBR314 ex S51 - 1970 Slurp
MR 638 - Please come and take it away
Phelps Scull
Bathurst Whiff - looking for someone to love it
Re: Albacore rudder wanted
Marine grade aluminium sheet offcuts seem pretty cheap on eBay I would have a go at making them.
The trickiest bit is probably the rivets - they obviously do not protrude on the inside
The trickiest bit is probably the rivets - they obviously do not protrude on the inside
Re: Albacore rudder wanted
thanks Ed and Nigel - yes I thought I might be looking for rocking horse pooh...!! I'll see if I can fabricate a repair...
all the best
Rob
all the best
Rob
Re: Albacore rudder wanted - FOUND ONE!!
compared with my original rudder, this one has bolts and nuts through the stock and head, instead of the alloy rivets on mine - and the blade has this folded over band of ?bronze on its leading edge - are those standard features or afterthoughts?
maybe searches for old sailing gear should focus on pubs with nautical theme pretensions - what a drag!!
Rob