Eclipse Rudders buildt in Foam/glass or Ply/glass?

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Posted by Jim on February 13, 2008 at 16:33:56:

Can I build rudders for Eclipse using three layers of 16mm(3/4in) C.C. foam with 600g(18oz) glass between each layer,followed by a couple layers of 600g biax on top and all round the rudder?

I ask this because I've read that Roger used a similar layup for his Gypsy rudders in the UK.

Also ,having read of Garrets misfortune having broken his Gypsy rudder which was ply.

I know they are very strong designed as per plans with ply/glass ,but I have the extra foam/glass epoxy and it will save me money and foam is easier to shape ...

What do you all think ?

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Re:Eclipse Rudders buildt in Foam/glass or Ply/glass? Jim 02/13/08 (8)
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