Just how much does it cost to repair your existing rudder or replace it with a factory rudder when available? Often much more than you would guess. Nothing gets used on a sailboat more than the steering. Period. IdaSailor replacement rudders deliver value with high performance, high quality parts that don’t require a complicated installation. Here’s a few examples of repairs and replacements for factory rudders vs. IdaSailor’s Unifoil Rudder assemblies.

Example 1 - Macgregor 25 Unifoil C Kick-Up Rudder Assembly

IdaSailor Price: $869.00
Performance driven kick-up rudder assembly with a new tiller, heavy-duty stainless steel rudder head, heavy-duty stainless steel pintles and a solid core HDPE rudder blade with a full five year warranty. Features include 180 degree kick-up, SS gas strut downhaul/uphaul and our patent pending one-line raise and lower system.

New parts from the MacGregor factory for the M25 or M26D
New original equipment rudder blade, $225.00
Rudder castle $195
Replacement tiller, $99.00
Hardware to upgrade uphaul/downhaul system to a usable level up to $100.00v Total: $619.00 and this may need to be repeated in a few years due to salt water or as soon as the next time the boat is run aground.

Example 2 - Laguna 26 Rudder Assembly

New rudder from Laguna Yachts no longer available.

IdaSailor Price: $949.00
Every detail of this rudder assembly has been designed to enhance the sailing performance of this boat. Features include 2”sectional thickness with 15.5” chord for a true NACA airfoil shape, balanced blade for easy steering and solid hdpe construction for durability.
Price includes new super-duty pintles, rudder is ready to install right from the box.
Full five year warranty protects your peace of mind.

Boat Yard repair prices for the Laguna 26 original rudder:
Yard Storage $50.00 and up.
Repair hourly rate, $60 to $100.00 an hour. Average rudder repair takes 3-4 hours
Repair materials, $50 to $200.00
Fairing and finishing additional cost, very few boatyards could yield a good foil shape through repairs.
Any Boatyard Warranty?
Rudder repairs do not improve performance, they simply extend the life of the old rudder.
Total repair cost $350 to $600

Example 3 - Unifoil A, O’Day Daysailer Kick-Up Rudder Assembly

IdaSailor Price: $479.00
This is a complete assembly for your O’Day Daysailor. Comes complete with new tiller, heavy-duty stainless steel rudder head, heavy-duty stainless steel pintles and a solid core HDPE rudder blade with a full five year warranty. True NACA foil shape and a nitrogen charged gas strut designed to allow the rudder to clear an obstacle then return to working position. Beaching your O’day has never been easier, a quick pull on the raise line and the rudder is up, when heading back out, just pull the line again and the rudder is ready to steer you through your journey.

O’Day Daysailer, 16’
O’Day Daysailer factory style replacement rudder Price: $465.00