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Old 15-06-2020, 08:55   #1
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Anyone Know of a Good Fabricator That Can Duplicate my Rudder?

With all the other stuff I have to do before next launch I really don't want to build a new rudder so before a wave snaps the old one off its shaft I'd like a new one. Anyone know of someone good who can duplicate a somewhat complex shaped rudder?

Also, my inclination would be to have it built with 316 stainless shaft and tabs (tangs?) That run almost the whole length of the fiberglass and use epoxy resin, is this right? It's got to be tough.
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Old 15-06-2020, 18:06   #2
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Re: Anyone Know of a Good Fabricator That Can Duplicate my Rudder?

Where in the world are you located?
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Old 15-06-2020, 22:21   #3
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Re: Anyone Know of a Good Fabricator That Can Duplicate my Rudder?

What kind of rudder? Jefa makes rudders in many different sizes, and for many different builders.
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Re: Anyone Know of a Good Fabricator That Can Duplicate my Rudder?

Whoops, sorry. I meant to scrap this post and inadvertently posted it anyway, lol. I am in Alberta Canada but the boat is on the coast in British Columbia.

The boat is a Westerly Centaur with the second-generation "skeg" protected rudder.
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Old 24-06-2020, 15:03   #5
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Re: Anyone Know of a Good Fabricator That Can Duplicate my Rudder?

Phil’s Foils has been the gold standard for ages.

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Re: Anyone Know of a Good Fabricator That Can Duplicate my Rudder?

Sailing Nandji youtube channel recently made a new rudder with SS skeleton. Worth a look to get ideas.
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