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sailboat rudder cost

Our rudder shop is still open and producing replacement rudders and swing keels that are shipped to boat owners across the u.s. and abroad. foss foam products of florida ,inc. produces more sailboat rudders than anyone in the world. over 50,000 rudders since 1978.. The cost to do this right, including a full service on the steering system and rudder replacement, is going to be a minimum of us$4500 with, i’m guessing, an average of us$6000, and a high for someone outside of north america, who has to ship their old rudder to foss, of us$8000, and that could hit us$10,000 in high tax countries.. Rudders damage easily. although they work similar to a keel, they aren't nearly as tough. if you dry sail, the edges can accumulate nicks and dings in the fiberglass from loading and unloading. the rudders of some sailboats can hit the outboard motor's propeller if you're not careful. add in accidental groundings, storage damage, and stress cracks….

Small boat kick-up rudder | glen-l boat plans

Small boat kick-up rudder | glen-l boat plans

sailboat rudder cost The rudder tried to float off but was held to the boat by the uphaul/downhaul line, at the same time the boat that was behind us had made a very radical turn to starboard to miss comming up my stern. the weather was mild, wind 5-10 kts sse, sea 1-2 ft, current 4.3 kts n just a typical day on the gulf stream..