What do you call that thing above the rudder?

[sailingdeacon]

So what is the technical term for the extension of the rudder shape just above the rudder as it merges into the hull and ends at the transom. It is on some boats.... Ericsons of 1987 vintage for example. I once thought they were "false skegs" but probably not.

 

[Roger]

I don't know that there's a specific name for this, maybe "skeglet"?

 

[Cory B]

I think the surveyor of our old boat called it a "partial skeg".

 

[Mort Fligelman]

Thing above the rudder?????

I remember that on the brochure on my Cal 29 it was called a "Ventral Fin"..

FWIW

 

[Cory B]

Vestigal Skeg?

 

[Jim Mobley]

The thing above the rudder is the boat. Sorry, I'll go back to my room now.

 

[Randy Rutledge]

Jim I have been resisting the urge to say that. Thank You!!!!

 

[boethius27]

The thing above the rudder is the boat. Sorry, I'll go back to my room now.

hahaha, too funny.

 

[Commotion]

Jim Mobley... I laughed myself to tears...

Thank you!