Victoria 18 gudgeon
Source: Thingiverse by zpinkerton69
The Victoria 18 gudgeon is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by zpinkerton69. This is a Gudgeon I created for my Victoria 18 sailboat. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a Gudgeon I created for my Victoria 18 sailboat. when i got the boat, the original gudgeon was gone, and the rudder was being held up by a ratchet strap. I designed this in a way that I could use stainless steel fasteners to attach it directly to the keel of the boat. I then covered it in epoxy to encapsulate the whole thing and add a little more strength. keep in mind this was purely an experiment to see how 3d printed parts react below the water line. I can now report that this gudgeon has withstood 5knots over water multiple times. I have gotten very comfortable with this fix now and we push her pretty hard without worry. have sailed dozens of times with this fix. I printed mine in PETG at 100%infill. and I printed it on the slanted face at the bottom. face to surface. this I fo…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Victoria 18 gudgeon is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by zpinkerton69.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by zpinkerton69, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
