The balanced shape moves the center of the rudder forward for a lighter helm. This rudder offers an improved shape which is a NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) 0012 airfoil. This airfoil is considered by many sailboat designers to be the ideal combination of maximum lift with minimal drag.

The all-stainless electropolished rudderhead and 2" rudder shaft is immensely strong and torsionally rigid, with perfect balance and feedback for the helmsman. The Unifoil kick-up rudder also features our "one-line" uphaul/downhaul system which will raise or lower the rudder with one pull. The Patent-Pending design incorporates a 316 Stainless nitrogen charged gas strut for perfect blade control in all situations. The rudder stays down, but if an obstacle is encountered the gas strut allows the rudder to come up quickly, then reset itself to the fully down position.

Includes matching 1/2" pintles and extra strong 2" wide tiller.

The blade is a true NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) 0012 airfoil design, offering maximum lift with minimum drag. Its balanced design reduces load on the tiller. You'll look forward to sailing closer to weather with reduced helm effort and crisper tacking as a result of the improved airfoil section. You will experience better slow speed maneuverability while docking as well. This blade also rotates through a full 180 degrees for launching and mooring with ease.

You will sacrifice some light air performance due to the extra wetted surface area of this large rudder blade when compared to our standard Uni-Foil rudder. In exchange you have a massively strong rudder assembly that provides more control in the nastiest conditions. This is the perfect rudder for offshore and heavy weather sailors who want the ability to gunkhole upon their arrival at their destination.

HDPE rudders are so robust that we can avoid the plywood packaging necessary when fiberglass rudders are shipped via UPS. This saves you a $50.00 packaging charge

• Overall length (includes rudder head): 82"
• Chord length: 15-1/2"
• Thickness: 2"
• Tiller width: 2"
• Rudder shaft: 2" square stainless steel tube
• Pintle Diameter: 1/2"

1) This rudder is not the original factory rudder. Don't expect it to look like the original factory rudder. This rudder is not only made from a different material, but is also a different shape. The manufacturer of this rudder approached the design with a clean slate and created a rudder with optimal performance and a true NACA airfoil. The dimensions of this rudder will differ from your original rudder. It is the buyer's responsibility to decide if this rudder is appropriate for his of her boat and use.

2) This item does not conform to the shipping table in the Shopping Cart. Additional shipping must be calculated. When you place your order we always call with a shipping quote before billing your card. For a quote in advance, just call 800/959-7245.

3) A 50% nonrefundable deposit will be billed when your order for this special order item is accepted. The balance will be billed when the product ships.

4) When you order this special order item it sets off a chain of events like Willie Wonka in the chocolate factory. Once you turn the valve the chocolate is coming down the pipe. If you then decide you want caramel, the chocolate is still going to come out of the pipe. We can't put the Chocolate back in the pipe, so someone is going to have to eat it, and it's not going to be us! Your order can't be canceled, returned, or magically changed into caramel, so please order carefully the first time!

Caution: Never leave any rudder sitting in the sun in the back of your pickup. With half the rudder immersed while moored, water will dissipate any heat buildup. But while stored, heat may damage the rudder. A Fiberglass rudder may expand and split at the seams. A polyethylene rudder may warp. Always store your rudder out of the direct sun.