I have had the boat hauled out and notice that the rudder needs some treatment prior to antifouling and putting back for the new season. In my good old days we would chip the rust off (what cadets went to sea for!)and treat with red lead. So what is recommended these days?

Hi David, I think some more information about the construction of the rudder and the nature of the problem that needs treating is needed for forum members to be able to give you useful advice. More details, please, and we'll do our best to help!

Hi Cathy,
It's a steel rudder and I fitted an anode to both sides at the beginning of the season. The anode seems to have reacted with the metal turning areas, where the paint has flaked off, black which also shows up the rust patches. Is that ususal? I should have rust treated and painted before fitting the anode instead of just antifouling so I thought I would do the job properly before she goes back in.