The rudder blade has manufactured using the special know-how of high-pressure technology with simultaneous thermal shock. This technology gives the rudder blade necessary resilient properties that are very important, especially when sailing on a wave. The rudder blade has a high-quality surface with a perfect hydrodynamic profile, which provides a reduction in water flow resistance, and therefore a higher speed. The blade has a gelcoat with UV protection.
Racing rudder blade manufactured according to the latest IODA rules.
Note: the Dotan rudder blade's profile is designed on the basis of the NACA 0009 hydrodynamic profile.
Sale! When ordering the rudder, the tiller extension is available with discount up to 50%.
Dotan's conceptually brilliant rudder mechanism enables you to set the blade with a simple flick of the wrist.
Rudder Box: Constructed of Non-Corrosive
Incomparably strong and matchlessly durable, using non-corrosive, composite materials which make the Dotan rudder box more steadier against dynamic loadings than aluminum boxes.
Blade Shape: NACA Hydrodynamic Profile
The Dotan rudder blade's profile is designed on the basis of the NACA 0009 hydrodynamic profile (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics). The Dotan rudder blade's shape minimizes wave and inductive resistance.
Encountering obstacles
When hitting underwater obstacles such as rocks, sandbanks, jellyfish, etc., the blade automatically kicks up.
Warranty
Your Dotan rudder system comes with a 3-year limited warranty for the rudder box and with a 2-year limited warranty for the blade. The rudder box for Optimists has a 10-year limited warranty.