Building the Rudder and Tiller

Built the rudder and tiller this winter.  Fun project.  Figuring out the compound tapers on the rudder blocking was rather challenging.....

Blocking for the tiller being epoxied on 1 inside face.  There are several compound tapers involved.

Cheeks applied (no fiberglass).  Used a router on them; look pretty good.  Getting ready to install the wing on the bottom of the rudder.

  Sanding it down for varnish.  Quite pleased actually!

1st coat of varnish on.

Tiller dimensions