Pearson 26 rudder

[Albie]

Hey everybody! I lost the rudder on my P 26 last October (at the bottom of the Chesapeake) and need to replace it for the upcoming season. Any ideas where I could find one? Thanks,
Rob

[SailorMitch]

The best place to start is www.pearsoninfo.net. That is THE Pearson website, and also happens to be the product of one Dan Pfeiffer, who used to own a P-26. Dan's site will have the info since he has a whole section devoted to the P-26. Also, check this site for a link to D&R up in Mass. They bought a bunch of Pearson parts and some molds when the original Pearson went out of business.

[mfgurish]

I have seen two places to buy a new rudder from. One is D&R marine (www.drmarine.com/) and the other is Foss Foam (www.newrudders.com)
Good luck
Mike

[fendertweed]

I replaced my P26 rudder with one from D&R about 2 yrs. ago, seems well made and the Pearson list mavens with experience recommended them over Foss. Not inexpensive but you gotta have one.