John, can you instruct me on how to refinish my daggerboard and rudder, on my holder 14 sailboat? I would like to use Cabot spar varnish, because I can get my hands on it very easily….You mentioned that it was something you used. thank you for any help you can offer, this old man of … Read more
John, I just wanted to let you know that the rudder was beautiful. It fit very nicely, with no problems. My son is taking the boat out tomorrow on a local lake. Thanks again for all your help. You do nice work. Donna Bakersfield, Ca.
John, I received the rudder blade today – looks great! Thanks for turning my order around so promptly. A pleasure doing business with you. All the best, Jeremy Wilmette, Il.
Guys, Just received my salon table for my 2006 Hunter 25 from John Owens..a name that I got from this group. I still have my 76 Bird…but you guys gotta know…if you need any wood work done…this guy is awesome. You should see this table. Would not have gotten him but except from the sunbird group. … Read more
John, I apologize for not getting back to you earlier. I got the board and the build quality is awesome. I really like the tapered foil shape you cut and the glass reinforcement. I know this board will be rock solid. Ben H. Baldwinsville, NY
Hi Travis, The typical glue I use on most of my stuff is Titebond III. Be sure to get the III as it is completely waterproof unlike I & II. What I typically do on the Potter15 kick up is a little different. I like to put epoxy on the inside of the portion of … Read more
I am making my first kick up rudder replacement for a ww potter 15 from 1980. I have 3 pieces of marine plywood to sandwich together for the top half. My question is what glue bonding agent /technique is going to hold them together best? Travis
Here is a replacement kick up rudder assembly with mahogany rudder and tiller and aluminum cheek blocks. Lines are used to raise and lower the rudder. This is also available with the mechanical kick up mechanism similar to the original. This can be seen on the Holder 14 rudder I have on this site. Both … Read more
Here is a nice replacement kick up rudder assembly for your Holder 14. This one has a mahogany rudder and tiller, aluminum cheek plates, and a stainless steel kick up rod. It is designed very similar to the original equipment. I have shown two pictures of a cut away of the assembly to show the mechanism. Some … Read more