Lost My Rudder!!

gpdesign · May 12, 2014

Yikes - that sucks! I've worried about this happening on my old boat.

I found an old note from somewhere that recommended Foss Foam in Florida. Supposably they have a mold already for it. Cost was about $1700 shipped in 2006.

This was also in there "Just make sure you let them know which rudder you have - they ended up sending me one w/ a shaft 2' too long (probably for the aft cabin model)."

Chief RA · May 13, 2014

I know this is too late for your lost rudder but: I have always secured a lanyard to my rudder just for that reason. I was in 16 foot seas and my rudder did come off the pintles even with a ring clip on but of course it was tied to my boat. Seas were so rough that I could not get it back on so pulled it aboard and powered back in port with my 10 hp outboard. Chief

Chief RA · May 14, 2014

I would think that you could make your own rudder replacement using plywood and fiberglass. Chief

jlillie · May 19, 2014

I've been wondering about rebuilding my rudder. My boat is on the hard and while my restoration project continues in other areas, i've closely examined my rudder. The lower portion of the trailing edge has a 2-3 in crack which continues to ooze water/rust. It appears someone drilled holes all over each side to allow water to run out then filled the holes back in. I've been told that the rudders have a steel ribbing that is incased in a fiberglass laminate. If anyone has any information about how to rebuild these or possible laminate a new rudder i'd love to hear from you. Thanks!

SchwarckT · May 21, 2014

http://mothboat.tripod.com/CMBA/Building/foils.htm

BayRetriever · Jul 18, 2014

TikiByCC said:
Good Afternoon,
CC here ,Me & my wife our 2 girls & Chi-chi our Chihuahua live on our 9.2c
& this spring there was a big storm that broke our rudder off (shafts intact) anyone ever had this happen?& Does anyone know where I could find another?..S2 getting parted out etc.
Thanks in advance! -=CC=- tikibycc.net

I happen to have a spare 9.2C rudder actually. I thought it was bent but it turns out it wasn't.

Do you still need one?

sailcruiser · Jul 21, 2014

Chief RA said:
I know this is too late for your lost rudder but: I have always secured a lanyard to my rudder just for that reason. I was in 16 foot seas and my rudder did come off the pintles even with a ring clip on but of course it was tied to my boat. Seas were so rough that I could not get it back on so pulled it aboard and powered back in port with my 10 hp outboard. Chief

Chief do you have a photo of this lanyard?
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