oldlugs
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Hey gang, thanks for putting up with my questions...!
So far this great forum has taught me about offsetting the driveline slightly to the right of centerline to help deal with chine walk and leaning from torque. I've also learned I can angle the rudder slightly so it doesn't lift the transom so much while turning...
One thing I'm still wondering about, is how to determine optimal distance of the rudder from the strut, and how that affects turning, and most importantly, how rudder distance from transom (in relation to prop distance from transom) affects turning. Can the rudder be positioned too far back? I could see where, if the rudder is too close to the transom, it should turn quicker, but lack leverage to do so...(?) Wouldn't it always be best to place the rudder behind the prop hub (not directly inline with, but aside of) ? Are there circumstances when the rudder would work better ahead of the prop (still aside of it though)?
Thanks again!
Duane
So far this great forum has taught me about offsetting the driveline slightly to the right of centerline to help deal with chine walk and leaning from torque. I've also learned I can angle the rudder slightly so it doesn't lift the transom so much while turning...
One thing I'm still wondering about, is how to determine optimal distance of the rudder from the strut, and how that affects turning, and most importantly, how rudder distance from transom (in relation to prop distance from transom) affects turning. Can the rudder be positioned too far back? I could see where, if the rudder is too close to the transom, it should turn quicker, but lack leverage to do so...(?) Wouldn't it always be best to place the rudder behind the prop hub (not directly inline with, but aside of) ? Are there circumstances when the rudder would work better ahead of the prop (still aside of it though)?
Thanks again!
Duane
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