Hi,
I purchased what I thought was a Daysailer II, only to realize after I bought it that it is a Daysailer III. The prior owner had put the package together from different boats. The rudder is from a Daysailer II, and one of the pintles was moved on the rudder head to make it fit the gudgeons on the Daysailer III. I believe the transom is higher on the Daysailer III than the Daysailer II, and find that when heeling in heavier winds that the rudder loses purchase because it is shorter than what it should be for this hull.
I'm looking for someone who can either send me the dimensions of a Daysailer III rudder blade, and how much above the bottom of the transom that the pivot point is located.
Even better, would be an owner within reasonable driving distance from Portland, Maine that would let me see their boat, take measurements and get a better feel for the arrangement. I have seen that I can buy a replacement rudder for the Daysailer III from D & R Marine, but may choose to make my own.
Thanks,
Wood Jigger
I purchased what I thought was a Daysailer II, only to realize after I bought it that it is a Daysailer III. The prior owner had put the package together from different boats. The rudder is from a Daysailer II, and one of the pintles was moved on the rudder head to make it fit the gudgeons on the Daysailer III. I believe the transom is higher on the Daysailer III than the Daysailer II, and find that when heeling in heavier winds that the rudder loses purchase because it is shorter than what it should be for this hull.
I'm looking for someone who can either send me the dimensions of a Daysailer III rudder blade, and how much above the bottom of the transom that the pivot point is located.
Even better, would be an owner within reasonable driving distance from Portland, Maine that would let me see their boat, take measurements and get a better feel for the arrangement. I have seen that I can buy a replacement rudder for the Daysailer III from D & R Marine, but may choose to make my own.
Thanks,
Wood Jigger