P26 Rudder Help-- Salvageable or where can I find Used rudder?

[BridgeporCTPearson26]

Hi all,

Hope all is well! I recently picked up a Pearson 26 One Design pretty cheap that needs work on its rudder/tiller housing system.

I was wondering if you guys think these two pieces are salvageable via a machine shop or if I'm better off just looking for a used rudder? The crack on the top is the only issue with the rudder, but the tiller piece that attaches the tiller to the rudder housing is cracked as well so that needs to be fixed as well. If so, does anyone have any suggestions of where I could find a used Pearson Rudder? I'm based in Connecticut and can travel a bit for it.

Thanks,
Brendan

 

[sail sfbay]

Ouch!! .............Congratulations on your new Pearson 26 sailboat and welcome to the forum!! Might try these guys who specialised in selling used rudders:

Steering - Mass Marine Parts

store.massmarineparts.com

usedboatequipment.com

This domain may be for sale!

www.usedboatequipment.com

 

[BridgeporCTPearson26]

Thanks for this, SF! Appreciate the resources-- reached out to Mass Marine so we'll see how that option works out.

 

[rgranger]

I did a quick eBay and found something similar

Large Chrome Plated Bronze Tiller Head Gudguon Strap For 2 1/4” Rudder Shaft | eBay

Find great deals for Large Chrome Plated Bronze Tiller Head Gudguon Strap For 2 1/4” Rudder Shaft. Shop with confidence on eBay!

www.ebay.com

Search "tiller bracket" on the google thingy.

 

[Rick486]

Try this company in Bristol, RI. I have purchased from them in the past for my Pearsons.

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[SFS]

I have done some salvage work with a friend, and in 2018 we cut apart 3 different P26 hulls in the space of a month. We saved all 3 rudders IIRC. Sending you a PM.

 

[BridgeporCTPearson26]

Hi all, thank you for the feedback! Still looking for a solve, but appreciate the help!

 

[NYSail]

Call Rudy at D and R marine. Former Pearson guy that has a lot of knowledge and parts specific to these boats. He helped me a to. When I first bought my Pearson.

Good luck
Greg

 

[NYSail]

Matter of fact here is the part you need

 

[BridgeporCTPearson26]

Ah, unfortunately we can’t swing the price tag that comes with DR so we’re really looking for the used route.

 

[SFS]

You should definitely use the contact I gave you.