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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/HelicopterUpbeat5199 on 2025-07-28 00:57:37+00:00.

And tiller! I have a 24 ft Neptune from 1978 sitting at anchor. I climbed abord today and suddenly realized my rudder was just gone.

It’s a 5 foot long slab of fiberglass that feels like it weighs 50 pounds. It’s probably on the bottom in 8 to 20 feet of water.

I’m trying to figure out what to do.

• Have a new one made? (who by?) Probably costs more than the whole boat is worth.
• Make one myself - Do I have the time? Skill? Even the pintles probably cost hundreds.
• Snorkling for prizes! Low chance of success, but cheap!

Any advice?