Sometimes a design just falls into your lap.
A friend that's active in the Kirby 25 class, and who happens to be a CAD/CAM guy, took very accurate measurements of his rudder (an original) and sent me the CAD file.
The original rudder post diameter is a real oddball size, and is basically unobtainable in stainless steel. As an alternative I'm having replacements made up in carbon fiber. Strong and light.
You can send me your existing rudder post if it happens to be in good shape (most aren't) and I'll build a new rudder around it. Or I can provide the entire assembly, including a carbon fiber post. The core of this rudder is made of Douglas Fir, with a fiberglass layup over it.
Price if I provide the post:
Shown at right is the first one done, being shipped out in an epoxy primer finish, ready for the customer's choice of antifouling paint.
Light, strong, and the shape is right. If you can find a better replacement rudder for your Kirby, buy it!
