Re: [Cal_Boats] More rudder talk please (Chris)
I also have purchased a rudder from Foss in SoCal. It was close to 1100.00.
Michael, was your rudder a little larger or wider than your original rudder? Mine is a little wider.
RandyCal 2 29 Out Patient Channel Islands Ca
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From: "Michael D md… [at] yahoo.com [Cal_Boats]" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com>
Date: 08/04/2015 5:42 AM (GMT-08:00)
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Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] More rudder talk please (Chris)
Chris,
I recently purchased an elliptical rudder for our 2-27 from "The Foss Company" in California The Foss Company Makes Quality Sailboat Rudders and Dagger Boards that Can Be Shipped Anywhere in the World from Newport Beach, California. Price $1,100 plus S&H. It's installed, and so far it seems to provide a lighter helm (less weather helm) than the original.
Speak with Don Proul at 949-646-0244. From what I remember, he only is there from Monday through Thursday. Other times, you will need to leave a message.
The Foss Company Makes Quality Sailboat Rudders an...The Foss Company Makes Quality Sailboat Rudders and Dagger Boards that Can Be Shipped Anywhere in the World from Newport Beach, CaliforniaView on www.boatrudder.comPreview by Yahoo
BTW, If anyone here is in need of a sturdy original 2-27 rudder, it's yours for the S&H. It weighs 52 lbs. The original spokes were replace with SS about six years ago. With some moderate effort, I am confident that it can be restored to pristine condition and will last for decades.
Michael
From: "'Charlie Husar' hu… [at] gmail.com [Cal_Boats]" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com>
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Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015 8:28 PM
Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] More rudder talk please
Chris, the Foss in CA makes the older model rudders. I’ve bought two for CAL 25s, and have been pleased with the products. I paid about $900 for each one which included shipping (cross country). I am guessing you are in the $1200-1300 range. Do not know about ellipicals for your model boat. The CAL 25s do not allow them as a one design. Is you present rudder warped in any way? I reskinning might do it. Take CareCharlieAnnapolis From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com]
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Subject: [Cal_Boats] More rudder talk pleaseHello all, My Cal 31 is on the hard for scheduled bottom paint etc. nd what do you know........ the rudder has cracks in it. The yard sanded them to get a better look and it does not look good. They are horizontal which is strange to me.I am in the market for a new rudder.I have heard talk of Foss rudders but when I Google them, I get 2 companies. One in Florida and one in Cali. I am sorry if this topic has been covered recently but I would like to hear about dealings with either of these companies. Also: Any cost estimates?ThanksChrisPoulsbo, WACal31