Need a Gudgeon for my 1980 Macgregor Venture 22' sailboat

[Sal10419]

Hi All,
The original gudgeon for my 1980 Macgregor Venture 22' sailboat is corroded at the bottom. Its structural integrity has been compromised. I have included 2 pics. Does anyone know where I can purchase one of these or have one fabricated. I can't sail or motor with it in this condition as I fear that it may fail and I won't be able to steer. Any help you could offer would be greatly.
Thanks so much,
Salvatore Misuraca

 

[rgranger]

Okay... I sent a response to this in your other post but this picture is clearer. You have an after market rudder. The original design for the Macgregor 22 looked more like this....

and the top piece of wood had the pintles on it.

Here is one that I constructed after the original wood rotted out on mine.

I think you could reuse the bottom half of yours and construct something similar to the top half of the schematic I posted above.

 

[rgranger]

I think I found yours... or at least something that will work. Call these guys and see if they will sell you the upper piece only.

Rudder Craft

store.ruddercraft.com

 

[Sal10419]

I think I found yours... or at least something that will work. Call these guys and see if they will sell you the upper piece only.

Rudder Craft

store.ruddercraft.com

Hi rgranger,
Thank you very much for your reply. I will call the guys at Rudder Craft tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Salvatore

 

[Sal10419]

Hi rgranger,
Thank you very much for your reply. I will call the guys at Rudder Craft tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Salvatore

 

[crpdm]

That looks similar to the one on my 26D. I have a spare if you need it.

 

[stickinthemud57]

Blue Water Yachts carries parts for the Venture 22, but I don't see anything that looks like your part at their "Steering" page:

Steering

Blue Water Yachts is the only factory authorized distributor for MacGregor sailboat parts and accessories. We sell factory replacement and upgrade sails, fiberglass rudders, centerboards and daggerboard, replacement plexiglass windows for most MacGregor boats. Also Venture sailboats and...

shop.bwyachts.com

You might try clicking the "Contact Us" link up in the black banner. Todd McChesney is very helpful and knowledgeable.