I am looking for detailed rudder specs for this model year, and sources to purchase a new or used replacement rudder for my boat.
Thank you
Thank you
2008 Hunter 33 Rudder replacement
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Jim is right on. The whole team there is outstanding. Since my stainless-steel shaft was still good, using only my existing shaft and the original molds for my Hunter 40.5 they made me a new rudder for what I consider a very reasonable price. Since I'm in Beaufort South Carolina, I delivered by damaged rudder to them in a trailer and a few weeks later picked up my "new" rudder. The shop is in Williston Florida and is very small. You can't go wrong with them. Call Al and he will work with you. (I have no connection to this company other than being a very satisfied customer)
Al has a wealth of information and experience with these Hunter rudders. For instance, for my 1994 Hunter 40.5 the rudder shaft was stainless-steel but the fins that attach to the shaft and in effect, actually turn the rudder when you rotate the shaft were made of carbon steel. Who knows why they used carbon steel, but they did. So, if you get water into the rudder, the carbon steel fins can corrode. This was evident when water leaked out of the bottom of the rudder, it was rust colored. When they rebuilt my rudder, they used stainless steel fins. There are very few people who know more about Hunter rudders (and probably other manufacturers) than anybody around.