Seeking Used J/44 Rudder / Spare Parts Leads

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Luca Paderni

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Jan 30, 2026, 8:01:21 AMJan 30
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Hi Everyone,
I am in the process of sourcing a used rudder for a J/44. Before commissioning a new build, I wanted to check with the class community to see if anyone has a spare in storage or knows of a boat that is being parted out.
If you have any leads on used rudders or yards that specialize in J/44 refits (beyond the usual suspects like McMichael), please let me know.
Fair winds,
Luca Paderni
J/44 M'bolo #53

Michael Moradzadeh

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Jan 30, 2026, 10:29:47 AMJan 30
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Out of curiosity... what happened to the old one?

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Larry Romano

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Jan 30, 2026, 11:03:54 AMJan 30
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If you can’t find a used rudder Competition Composites Inc can build you a new one.
They are located in Canada and their work is great.

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Bud Cary

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Jan 30, 2026, 11:14:58 AMJan 30
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Would you know a ballpark for what they charge for building one?

 

Chris Campbell

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Jan 30, 2026, 11:18:22 AMJan 30
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I'm curious to hear what happened to the old one also, if you don't mind sharing.

I have a spare, it's the old design, though - not as deep and much longer in the chord. I don't really have a use for it, so if you want to come and get it, it's yours.

I spoke with John Rae about a new rudder a few years ago when I was replacing my bearings, and think the cost was somewhere in the $10K range - of course that would be CAD, so convert to your local currency, and factor in the passage of time both in terms of inflation and my memory fading :)

Cheers,

Chris

Luca Paderni

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Jan 30, 2026, 11:19:46 AMJan 30
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last year a few orcas decided to have lunch with it… we had a spanish shop repair it but the work was not really of the highest quality… so, biting the bullet and looking for a new rudder

Michael Moradzadeh

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Jan 30, 2026, 11:21:16 AMJan 30
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I had a new rudder bult for my prior boat (SC50) by Larry Tuttle *Water rat" in Santa Cruz.  He's brilliant, and the rudder was a work of art. That was about $8000

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Luca Paderni

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Jan 30, 2026, 11:23:44 AMJan 30
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Thanks for the suggestion Larry, I've already asked a quote to CCI

Luca Paderni

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Jan 30, 2026, 11:25:48 AMJan 30
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Hi Bud,
I've got a quote from CCI for a complete rudder (without bearings) for  CAD 11k

Bud Cary

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Jan 30, 2026, 11:27:17 AMJan 30
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Great  Thanks Luca

 

Joseph Hufford

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Jan 30, 2026, 11:32:13 AMJan 30
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Just fyi, CCI quoted me $11260 for a new J/44 rudder on a carbon post including top and bottom bearings.

Joseph Hufford
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Joseph Hufford

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Jan 30, 2026, 11:33:15 AMJan 30
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Sorry I forgot to include timeframe.  That was in July of 2025.

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Luca Paderni

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Jan 30, 2026, 11:37:12 AMJan 30
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Hi Chris,
the original rudder was severely damaged by orcas last year off Gibraltar and the repairs we did in Spain where not really of good quality.
I am now biting the bullet and we are looking for a new rudder.

Thanks for the generous offer. of your old rudder, really appreciated!
Just a couple of questions, if you do not mind:
- how would you describe the state of the rudder?
- where is located?
If you prefer, you can reply directly at luca.paderni AT gmail.com
Cheers,
Luca



Larry Romano

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Jan 30, 2026, 1:32:31 PMJan 30
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Hi Luca
Contact CCI because they might be able to use your old rudder post if it is not damaged. To build a new rudder on it. This would reduce the cost.
Larry 

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Hi Chris,

Luca Paderni

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Jan 30, 2026, 2:07:56 PMJan 30
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Thanks for the suggestion, Larry.
The boat is currently in Italy. So, I am not sure the freight costs will make this option viable.
Cheers,
Luca

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