Owners typically experience much lighter tiller effort, crisper tacking and improved pointing as a result of the improved airfoil section. You will experience better slow speed maneuverability while docking as well.

This is what the owner of a 1995 Catalina 320 #279 had to say about his new rudder "We've now been sailing a month with the new rudder. As advertised, it reduces weather helm, and is definitely more responsive than the elliptical shape."

The rudder is so well balanced that you may even want to add a tiny bit more mast rake and the boat will point higher than ever!

There is an optional upgrade which increases strength by adding a second wall to the rudder post. If you want this upgrade, please call our sales staff for assistance.

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.

• Height at the trailing edge: 48"
• Chord length: 21" Symmetrical
• Thickness: 3-1/2"

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) The boat yard will need to drill for any through bolts including those for the tiller head and / or the steering quadrant in order to achieve a perfect match with your existing hardware. Water drain channels are pre-drilled.

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

5) This is a custom made part. You provide the information we need to build this product for you. Once you order it we are going to build it just for you, just as you asked. We never want to see it again, and no one else wants it either. So be careful and order it correctly the first time because it can't be canceled, returned, or magically changed into something different!