P26 Rudder Repair Question

[BridgeporCTPearson26]

Hi All,

The rudder stock on my P26 has a cracked eye where the bolt goes through to connect to the tiller system (see attached photo). Does anyone have advice on a solve to this problem?

The way I see it I have the following options available.

1) take it to a machinist and have them weld a piece of aluminum. Not sure if this is cost effective or not, just spit balling. I would then by new bushings
2) Scour boat yards/salvage sites for a used p26 rudder system and put it in its place. Any suggestions are much appreciated!
3) Retrofit a different rudder onto my p26 and proceed forward. Not sure what I should be looking for in this regard, any advice would be great.

Let me know what you guys think!

 

[NYSail]

Search D and R Marine site. They have many parts for p26...... and if you don’t see it call and speak with Rudy.... he may have an answer for you.

good luck
Greg

 

[BridgeporCTPearson26]

Hi all, looks like my uncle (a machinist) is going to cut off the top 7 inches or so of the shaft and recreate it in his shop, and weld it back on to the original shaft. We understand that's a temporary fix, but the aluminum shaft for the most part is still in good shape so we are just trying to get it in the water basically.

 

[NYSail]

Good
Luck. D & R has the part I’m stock when you’re ready.

 

[Electricboater45]

I’m selling a nearly new D & R rudder for the P26. I’m parting out the whole boat as I convert it to an electric cruiser.

 

[afirefighter1]

I’m selling a nearly new D & R rudder for the P26. I’m parting out the whole boat as I convert it to an electric cruiser.

@Electricboater45 I sure hope you post your progress