Fixing or Replacing a Sunfish Rudder Pin

Dropping your sunfish rudder pin into the water is a rite of passage that usually happens right as the wind starts picking up. It's that tiny piece of hardware that you never think about until it's gone, and suddenly, your afternoon of sailing is looking more like a long, awkward paddle back to the dock. Whether you're dealing with a vintage boat from the seventies or a relatively new model, that little pin is the only thing keeping your steering system attached to the hull. ...

May 11, 2026 · 7 min · Kidd Vibeke