Best way of getting a rudder for an O'Day 15

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dig090

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May 18, 2022
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O'Day 15 DC
Howdy. Sorry if this a FAQ. I've done some searching on the forums and the internets to no avail.

My brother-in-law and family in the Washington DC area have a "free" O'Day 15 that they are trying to get into the water. It is unfortunately missing a rudder and they would really love to find a cheaper solution than the ~$600 new ones that we see online.

Couple questions:
- Any ideas for sources of rudders in the ~DC area that they should try? They are reaching out to some sailing clubs and stores around Annapolis.
- What O'Day rudders would work on the 15? For instance would the O'Day 23 rudder fit?
- What rudders that are more easily available could be repurposed to get to work on the O'Day 15?
- Anyone have plans to make a rudder out of plywood? Although not optimal, it might give them an idea if they should buy a new one. Yes this would be for low wind.

Thanks for any info.
 
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jerry_911

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Aug 2, 2021
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O'Day 25 Peoria, IL
I have a rudder from a '24 (no pintles) and may have access to a '23. may be able to modify??
 
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dig090

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May 18, 2022
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O'Day 15 DC
I think they have a rudder that they can modify although it too doesn't have pintles. Strange.
 
Sunbird22358

Sunbird22358

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Jun 2, 2004
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Oday Day Sailer Wareham, MA
O'DAY 23 rudder will be WAY too big for the 15.
First question, what version of the O'DAY 15 is this boat, O'DAY built 2 different models called "O'DAY 15", the first was built from 1971-74. the second one from 1981-84. The rudders were very different.
Rudy at D&R Marine should be able to help you with this, he sells the rudder for the 1981-84 model ($625 + shipping), but I think you may be better with a used rudder and it may not need to be exactly the O'DAY 15 rudder. one from a similar boat might work.

Here are the 2 different O'DAY 15 models:
And the different rudder designs each had:
 

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