Rudder re-attaching

[klang]

Removed a rudder from a 7.7 metre bilge keeler. That was relatively easy. I now have it in the cockpit and need to lower it onto the pindles. It is very heavy and I am worried I will lose my grip and drop it into the sea. Is there some way to take the weight of the rudder while I lower it? The only places I can see to attach a rope seem to be the cutouts and I cannot see a way of using these as the have to slot onto the pindles.

Keith L

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by klang

Removed a rudder from a 7.7 metre bilge keeler. That was relatively easy. I now have it in the cockpit and need to lower it onto the pindles. It is very heavy and I am worried I will lose my grip and drop it into the sea. Is there some way to take the weight of the rudder while I lower it? The only places I can see to attach a rope seem to be the cutouts and I cannot see a way of using these as the have to slot onto the pindles.

Keith L

Keith... The rudder should be pretty close to neutrally buoyant if this helps ease your mind.... Stern hung? Any way you could post a few pictures?

[Nicholson58]

Grab hold using C-clamps and heavy plywood to spread the load.