rudder

[Larry O]

Have Hunter 26, water ballasted. Anyone use a Rudder Craft Rudder or Ida Sailed Rudder? What are your thoughts? Thanks

 

[sea_casper]

I replaced the stock rudder on our previous H26, with the then IdaSailor, it worked better, easy up easy down, no sweat needed, no up creep while sailing or motoring, easy to remove for winter.

I recommend it highly.

 

[Larry O]

Thanks for the info. A guy that use to work for Ida Sailer now runs Rudder Craft. Met him at Lake Havasu Sailing Conference. Looks like good product and works like Ida; maybe beefed up a bit. I will let you learn what I learn.

 

[Pat Hooyman]

I bought an IdaSailor rudder for my H 26. Good quality and easy up and down but I find the boat is more easily overpowered now. Get the largest version rudder they offer. I bought the standard model and I think they have a "blue water" model for a few $'s more.