Does anyone have any plans for making a longer rudder for a macgregor 26c. I have read that a longer rudder will give better handling of this boat in heavier winds. Joe
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New rudder and swing keel
I have replaced the poor quality standard rudder and awing keel on my '95 Mac26 with fabricated sheet metal versions. I used 26ga galvanized steel sheet (heating duct) purchased from local HVAC supply shop. For the rudder stem I used 1-1/2 sq steel tubing and for the keel I used 4" x 2" x 3/16" aluminum. The HVAC shop bent the sheet to form a 45 deg nose angle and then I wrapped the sheet around each stem, pop rivetted to the stem, and secured the 'loose ends' with a folded galv. strip. The whole is wrapped with fiberglass fabric and performs very well and looks pretty good too. Send e-mail address and I'll forward pic and drg
I have replaced the poor quality standard rudder and awing keel on my '95 Mac26 with fabricated sheet metal versions. I used 26ga galvanized steel sheet (heating duct) purchased from local HVAC supply shop. For the rudder stem I used 1-1/2 sq steel tubing and for the keel I used 4" x 2" x 3/16" aluminum. The HVAC shop bent the sheet to form a 45 deg nose angle and then I wrapped the sheet around each stem, pop rivetted to the stem, and secured the 'loose ends' with a folded galv. strip. The whole is wrapped with fiberglass fabric and performs very well and looks pretty good too. Send e-mail address and I'll forward pic and drg
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I too added a total of 4 inches width to my rudder. A big difference when it comes to control. I added 2 up front and 2 in. in the back with galvanized steel. Also put some good epoxy over it so as to keep the rust to a minimum. My boat is trailered so is more out of the water than in. It makes a difference
I too added a total of 4 inches width to my rudder. A big difference when it comes to control. I added 2 up front and 2 in. in the back with galvanized steel. Also put some good epoxy over it so as to keep the rust to a minimum. My boat is trailered so is more out of the water than in. It makes a difference
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