Matt,

Get the black ultra high molecular weight polyethylene ( UHMWPE ) as it is more UV resistant vs any other color.  Also, make certain you purchase the solid polymer vs a structural foam.  UHMWPE can be cut with standard WC tipped wood working tools.  So, if you are reasonably handy, there is no reason you can’t do this project yourself.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium



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From: Matt Wilson<mailto:mwhornblower at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2021 9:48 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rudder cheek plate

Are there different strengths or if I get the same thickness it should suffice?   Thanks Todd!

On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 8:30 PM Todd Tavares <tavares0947 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Matt,
>
> I would suggest buying some black UHMWPE and fabricating two new cheek
> plates yourself.
> You could also try to find a plastics production shop to fabricate a set.
> Try Norva plastics in Norfolk Virginia. If you send them the good one they
> may make you two new ones. They've done work for me in KingStarboard
> several years ago.
>
> https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnorvaplastics.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb16d7b1348ae43689eee08d992a2843f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637702049091896460%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=KJiLUufeIDwWzj%2FRy20CoRitMDAFs300mcAtqlTvtIc%3D&reserved=0
>
> Todd T.
>
> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021, 9:24 PM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I have a cracked port side rudder check plate and am wondering what is
> the
> > best way to repair or replace it?  I have a 1990 Rhodes.  I am not a
> member
> > of the GB parts club.  Any help would be appreciated.  Hoping to take
> care
> > of this in the early off season ;)
> >
> > Matt Wilson
> > Hornblower 2
> >
>