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Rudder sank - need replacement - any suggestions?
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Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:33 pmby gosailing
Turtled my DS1 today - after righting no more rudder - not good. Found a website Idasailor thet sells an upgraded tiller/rudder assembly for $379.
Does anybody have any suggestions where I might find a new/used rudder for less.
Thanks,
Les
Is this a legal rudder?
Posted:
Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:34 pmby MarcCram
This rudder doesn't appear to be class legal. Can Bob confirm or deny this?
Section 6.4 in the bylaws outlines general rudder shape/dimensions.
Of course all this doesn't matter if you don't compete!
Still working on 2902......
Marc
1967-8 DS1 2902
Posted:
Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:45 pmby crawford
You can easily build one. I did and it cost about $60. It is lighter and stronger than the original, and has the proper foil shape. I got the profile from the Measurements menu and the expertise from some old posts in this column for DS1s.
Posted:
Sun Aug 12, 2007 11:13 amby gosailing
Thanks Crawford, I will look back through previous postings and see what I can find.
Les
Posted:
Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:51 amby Bob Damon
The rudder from Idasailor is not class legal. Best options are D and R marine or Cape Cod Shipbuilding.