Idasailor Rudder Depth

Posted By: Jim Poulakis
Date: 10/26/08 12:41p.m.

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Please excuse the re-post from the other Monty forum but the enclosed picture illustrates the difference. Just received the latest Idasailor kick-up rudder and was comparing it side-by-side with the stock mahogany rudder. My Idasailor blade is about 5" shallower then the stock blade when the pintles / rod brackets are matched up. It measures about 34" from the center of the pivot bolt to the bottom of the blade. In a 2007 posting Bob stated that the "new" Idasailor rudder sat deeper then the standard rudder. But before calling the manufacturer, I was curious what other Idasailor owners had for their rudder depth. (The rudder doesn't need to be mounted, and the measurement from the pivot bolt to bottom of the blade will not change regardless of how the blade is pivoted). Thanks so much Folks, Jim Poulakis M17 "Spirit"