Where to get rudder brackets fabricated?

[Polly1]

Any suggestions on where I could get new rudder brackets made for my ageing rudder? They are currently made from galvanised steel but the lower one is getting a little thin.
Cheers

 

[mikewade]

where to get rudder brackets fabricated

It would help to know where you are based? your public profile doesnt indicate this. Do you just want to replace like for like or go for stainless steel?
However, any stainless fabricator should be able to make them up for you.

 

[Norman_E]

If the bracket is below the waterline stainless steel won't necesarily perform very well in terms of corrosion resistance. I was looking at a friend's Moody when it was hauled out a few weeks ago, and its rudder brackets were made of bronze.

 

[Seajet]

Polly1,

As Mikewade says, depends where you are.

I know a brilliant stainless steel fabricator, Chris Silverthorne at C & J Marine, by Chichester Marina ( at the far, C.Y.C. end ) West Sussex.

Despite the prime location, one of the old school with a wonderful workshop, ( like a museum if one is a crusty engineer ! ) and good value.

01243 511273

I have no connection with Chris, other than he's made some very good bits & pieces for me and as I'm impressed by the quality and value, am passing it on.

 

[Polly1]

I am based in Lisbon but will get the part from the UK
Thanks for the replies.