I have a 1981 H-16. While sailing two weeks ago, I broke off a rudder at the waterline. At first I thought it was from a hot beach landing, however I see that other folks have snapped off rudders while sailing.
I bought two old rudders off of F-B Marketplace - they appear to be the same generation that I have on my boat currently - they both have a raised "M" marking.
Are there markings on the other rudders types listed below so I can avoid old ABS and Lexan rudders in favor of PCG and Nylon.
Note that EPO's are out of my price range.
I'm not really concerned about "super performance", I just don't want to wind up like this guy"
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7fDd3ZftybQ&t=692sFrom 2013:There have been many different types of rudders. Here are the major ones from the USA:
Injection Molded:
ABS
Lexan
PCG
Nylon
Fiberglass (Hobie and Third Party):
Fiberglass Race Rudder (Hobie)
Super Rudder (3rd Party)
EPO (Black)
EPO2 (Carbon, Kevlar and White)
EPO3 (White with Carbon trailing edge)
The Hobie 20 Miracle Rudder
Hobie 21SE Rudder