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Herschel wrote:My 1998 26X came with them when I bought it in 2003. I like them because they bolt into the rudder bracket for trailering, giving good security from accidental falls in transport. In addition, I like that they store upright astern and don't stick out beyond the engine cowling. They have been very functional for me.
The one time I did neglect to raise them before I pulled the trailer out of the water, I was able to repair the tips with standard fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin.
dlandersson wrote:Are those the OEM or the ruddercraft replacements?
They look the same.Herschel wrote:My 1998 26X came with them when I bought it in 2003. I like them because they bolt into the rudder bracket for trailering, giving good security from accidental falls in transport. In addition, I like that they store upright astern and don't stick out beyond the engine cowling. They have been very functional for me.
The one time I did neglect to raise them before I pulled the trailer out of the water, I was able to repair the tips with standard fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin.
bwygirl wrote:The 26X have a couple choices for rudders. The HDPE Rudders (from BWY or Ruddercraft) (same price) are a dense plastic material. They are very nice but do add some weight when raising and lowering. This can be overcome by simply moving the hole in the rudder back some to allow for a better angle to raise them by. They should hold up real well. The fiberglass ones are lighter, but they can be damaged a little easier. The fiberglass ones are less expensive too. For me the added weight was a little more noticeable to raise up and hence a little more difficult, it meant that I had to use gloves. Hope this helps. Cheryl
beene wrote:IDA or Ruddercraft enhanced rudders
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BoNE4 ... 1f4V5xiuqf
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1p-eTx ... kKr8ro40O6
Stock fiberglass rudder
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yZ3jB ... 1l6Fm5tieT
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZklVz ... FRoBFgbTqK
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dlandersson wrote:Just so we're clear:
I don't need new rudders. I'm only interested if the new rudder would be an improvement over the OEM ones.
beene wrote:IDA or Ruddercraft enhanced rudders
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BoNE4 ... 1f4V5xiuqf
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1p-eTx ... kKr8ro40O6
Stock fiberglass rudder
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yZ3jB ... 1l6Fm5tieT
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZklVz ... FRoBFgbTqK
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beene wrote:dlandersson wrote:Just so we're clear:
I don't need new rudders. I'm only interested if the new rudder would be an improvement over the OEM ones.![]()
The larger plastic ones are shorter, but thicker and wider.
My experience with them for several years was:
- they perform better
- but snap easier under load as they are plastic and not as strong as the OEM fiberglass ones
My advice, stick with anything that is fiberglass over plastic, regardless of performance.
Both of my plastic enhanced rudders snapped at the same spot 1 day apart.
My OEM left rudder is 12 years old and going strong.
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dlandersson wrote:Yeah, my OEM rudders are 10+ years old and doing well. Always interested in improvements where practical.
beene wrote:dlandersson wrote:Just so we're clear:
I don't need new rudders. I'm only interested if the new rudder would be an improvement over the OEM ones.![]()
The larger plastic ones are shorter, but thicker and wider.
My experience with them for several years was:
- they perform better
- but snap easier under load as they are plastic and not as strong as the OEM fiberglass ones
My advice, stick with anything that is fiberglass over plastic, regardless of performance.
Both of my plastic enhanced rudders snapped at the same spot 1 day apart.
My OEM left rudder is 12 years old and going strong.
G
Highlander wrote:My OEM Rudders r still new in the box 10yrs old been using my Ida sailor rudders since 2008 no issue,s but the first thing I done with the steering was align the rudders they were away out of alignment when I got the boat new & I think thats why some guy,s r havin issue,s breakin rudders
Just sayin That,s All
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