9/5/2023 0 Comments Pbo scuttlebutt![]() Haven say that you had legal representation in effect at that time which you can use, so go and grab it with both hands, but make sure that the legal firm will provide totally unbiased help. As for the residual strength of the rudder stock, unless they know otherwise I'd say you need to lay it on thick that you are not and were not qualified to make any definitive comment in that respect.Ĥ. This short period of time cannot be considered as anything other than what you have said, namely up until that moment things look ok, but that cannot be assumed to be a guarantee from you that all really is well, particularly if you are not qualified in regard to the residual strength of the rudder stock. On the 26th of June 2014 you said "The repairs so far" etc "have been entirely satisfactory." As I read that, what you have indicated is that up until that date, just four months after Mainsail submitted their estimate, and therefore presumably a lesser time between the actual date of the repair and the date of your statement, that the repairs appear ok. But keep in mind that it would also have been negligent for Haven not to have specified adequately about the residual strength of the rudder stock, particularly as it was straightened at Haven's insistence instead of replacement which hopefully was a request you made to them in writing.ģ. In particular is whether there was any intention or requirement for a detailed investigation of the metallurgical affect that straightening would have on the strength of the rudder stock, and also if there were any weasel words that would enable Haven to pin the blame on Mainsail. It would be useful to get a copy of that report, along with any reply to it from Haven. "Check rudder stock has not been damaged." Presumably Mainsail Marine would have produced a written report of their findings which hopefully they sent to Haven along with their proposed repair strategy. So, does the position of the current bend in the rudder stock coincide with the original bend? This would not be entirely conclusive, but would lend credence to the original bend and subsequent straightening having weakened the rudder stock.Ģ. They talk about whether the new incident is linked to the original repairs, or if it is a completely new incident. The problem is that the only company I can find who say they can fabricate a new rudder in a reasonable time is Jefa, and they have been very helpful.ĭoes anybody know of a company in the UK who can do this? or is there a source of spade rudders for elderly yachts?Īny pointers to speed us back onto the water would be greatly appreciated.Billīill, as I see it, there are some words within Haven's reply that give you some leeway.ġ. I only noticed this last week as we began the preparations for anti-fouling, I've contacted the insurance people who have agreed to a new rudder/stock. ![]() We can only assume that the original injury or the process of straightening it has caused a fracture in the 100mm aluminium rudder stock. ![]() ![]() This has turned out to be a bad idea as the rudder stock is now showing a distinct bend again at the point of the original bend, so our sailing season is going to be delayed since bending spade rudders don't instil much peace of mind. Our insurance company paid out, but rather than replace the rudder stock they had it straightened. The rudder 'skin' was broken in two places and the stock was bent. The damage included the top bearing torn from it's carrier, this allowed the rudder stock to pivot breaking the lower bearing carrier free from the hull. During the winter of 2014 a large boulder dislodged from the the steep slope behind our yacht (Bav 38 Lagoon 1991) and struck the rudder. ![]()
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