They are, but they aren't "stock". They also cannot be used with the newer EZ-Loc rudder system that comes on the current Waves.
Right, but most Wave racers use the original rudder system; and I assume that if Hobie Cat Company makes and sells EPO rudders, they intend for people to buy and use them. Or is that something that HCA does not allow?
The inconsistant part of this is that HCA/HCC allow the EPOs on all of the Hobie racing classes except the Waves.
The EPOs fit perfectly in the older housings which are the same as H17, 18, 20. In fact, I think they could be notched to fit the easy-lock system without too much trouble.
The reason I converted was that both of the plastic rudders that came with my Wave were hooked to the right. The boat had weather helm on one tack and lee helm on the other. EPOs corrected that.
It defies logic that there is a different rule for Waves than the other Hobies.
