Phantom Driver
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I have this rudder but don't know what it was made for. You can see a large "S" with a fish on it. Any ideas?
A Mystery (to me, at least) Rudder
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I have this rudder but don't know what it was made for. You can see a large "S" with a fish on it. Any ideas?
Phantom Driver
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found the pic link...That is going to be a tough one because a lot of rudders use that style construction.
But not a Sunfish.
Going to probably need the whole rudder shape and might need measurements for someone to ID it... and I bet its a longshot if you don't have a hull to give more info.
Phantom Driver
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Rudder 2
This is a whole picture of the rudder. The blade is 29 1/2 inches long and 8 inches wide. The large "S" with the fish is on the metal 2 times, looks to be a logo... Thanks for your help
This is a whole picture of the rudder. The blade is 29 1/2 inches long and 8 inches wide. The large "S" with the fish is on the metal 2 times, looks to be a logo... Thanks for your help
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my2fish
The straps (with the "S" logo) might be original, but I doubt the large square aluminum(?) cheek plates are original - almost look like a home-made repair job.
sailcraftri
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S is for Schaefer manufacturer of the pintles.
Phantom Driver
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Sailcraftri for the WIN! I googled Schaefer pintles and could see that the logo is the same as what these have.
Awesome knowledge on display; many thanks! Now to sell them, as they don't fit anything that I own...
Awesome knowledge on display; many thanks! Now to sell them, as they don't fit anything that I own...
L&VW
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Schaefer makes some very expensive marine items. 
I stopped at a yard sale and saw a "snatch-block" in near-new condition. It set me back $10, but when I looked it up, it had been selling new for $285! (The seller at the time had said, "These are expensive blocks"). I should've bought both of them! 
I use mine every time I go sailing—in conjunction with a double-sheave block, to pull the Sunfish up on its ramp.
I stopped at a yard sale and saw a "snatch-block" in near-new condition. It set me back $10, but when I looked it up, it had been selling new for $285! (The seller at the time had said, "These are expensive blocks"). I should've bought both of them! I use mine every time I go sailing—in conjunction with a double-sheave block, to pull the Sunfish up on its ramp.