Yes my rudder broke (the wood snapped vertically and is now in two clean pieces). Hey the wind was only 25 knots or so, whadya gonna do? Obviously I'm a cheapo and don't want to spend 100-200 bucks for a rudder kit. Would it be possible to just drill metal reinforcements into the two pieces and epoxy them together and then fiberglass the whole rudder? Then maybe paint it?
Or do you guys think I should just buy a new one (or make one out of a fresh piece of wood). Having a "regulation/official size" rudder blade is not important to me for this boat. The rigging of the rudder is the same as this one: http://www.dinghyshop.com/sunfish/rudder.html .... So I guess that will tell something about the age of the boat possibly....
Also the metal rubrail is breaking/falling off from the front end of the boat (already missing 3 feet or so). I was curious about other peoples experiences with fixing that problem. I really like those rubber rubrails sold by taco marine but they all seem to be $130+...
Thanks
Danny
Or do you guys think I should just buy a new one (or make one out of a fresh piece of wood). Having a "regulation/official size" rudder blade is not important to me for this boat. The rigging of the rudder is the same as this one: http://www.dinghyshop.com/sunfish/rudder.html .... So I guess that will tell something about the age of the boat possibly....
Also the metal rubrail is breaking/falling off from the front end of the boat (already missing 3 feet or so). I was curious about other peoples experiences with fixing that problem. I really like those rubber rubrails sold by taco marine but they all seem to be $130+...
Thanks
Danny