kick up!

[Ray Hornyak]

Rudder Question- I can beach my O'DAY 20, but must first remove the outboard rudder from the transom and place it with tiller attached into the cockpit. This makes for a very awkward, heavy, and dirty operation each time. Is there any way to convert my rudder to one that kicks up. Or is there a replacement rudder available that would work?Thanks,Ray Hornyak

 

[Al Walker]

Good question

Hi, Thanks for your question. Several of the Hunter models have a rudder that kicks up in the head. This seems like a good design. The housing is attached to the boat and the rudder kicks up inside the housing. At present we only handle rudders. I have been considering having some sizes of the housings made up to sell. You may be able to go to a machine shop near you and have something made up. Thanks again,Al WalkerFoss Foam

 

[Kathryn Gordon]

I have the same dilema.

I just bought an older 20' Oday and one thing that I wasn't thrilled about was the rudder not "kicking up." I previously owned an Oday Mariner which had a kick up rudder. So I am interested in knowing what you find out and how you deal with this problem. I tried to switch rudders with my compac 16, but that didn't work. Where can you perchase rudders that fit an Oday 20? I am also looking for a new/used mail sail for the Oday 20. I will let you know if I come across any rudder info.Thanks,Kathryn

 

[Al Walker]

Waiting in Williston

Kathryn, This is Al Walker for Foss Foam. We are located in Williston (about 15 minutes away). Why don't you bring your rudder by so that I can take a look at it. Maybe we can help.Sincerely Al WalkerFoss Foam