IDA Sailor Rudder Repair

[MHardy]

Thanks for all the replies and information. I think I'm going to try the Rudder Craft repair. I'll try to post on how it all works out.

[MHardy]

Rudder Craft notified me this week that my rudder was indeed repairable. They performed the repair and it is on the way back. I'll post another update after I receive it. By the way, the repair cost was less than half the price of their new rudder blade. They say that they "warranty our repair work for life".

[MHardy]

The repaired rudder arrived today. It looks great. All of the cracks are gone and the repairs are mostly invisible. Of course, the true test will be longevity.

[steve brown]

I have just installed a new pop-up Ida rudder on my Suncat. Suspecting UV damage, I asked my son to make me a Sunbrella sock to go over the rudder when it is up and out of the water at my slip. A velcro lined strap holds it tight under the lift assembly.

[MHardy]

That's a great idea. I suspect UV damage was what caused my problem.