Hi Catalina 22 Sailors, I've been thinking(dangerous territory, I know) about my rudder. I have not put it on the scales but I'd venture to say combined with the tiller it has to be at least 50+ lbs! It does not seem to have water intrusion but I'm not sure. I do know it has been years since the boat was left in the water for any significant length of time. I've looked at Ruddercraft and their rudder is much lighter but it's not class legal. Does anyone have a better alternative that is class legal? The ones on CD are not that great(they also have Ruddercraft rudders) plus they are pricey. Has anyone tried to work on the original rudder making it lighter without destroying it's structural integrity? And is it worth it to try to make it lighter? I've thought(there's that danger again) about possibly copying the rudder shape and building it out of wood(cypress maybe) or another material, glassing it lightly and then painting it white. It would strong, yet light. Crazy idea? Perhaps. I know you guys will have fun with this but I know you're all pretty sharp too! So give me your best shot! I can take it! Thanks, in advance!