Rudder distance from transom

[PropNut]

Hi Guys,

Just finished mounting the hardware for my H&M hydro. Using a speedmaster rudder and Fullers new 1.5" super strut backet (needed the distance because of the way the boat is constructed). The back edge of the rudder comes to about mid prop. Should a build a stand off to make the leading edge of the rudder behind the prop?

Thanks in advance,

Ray

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[crowebar]

Hmm? You should be OK. One of my better boats, My maus 1/16th scale is setup similar to what you're mentioning.

Give it a shot,

Dick

 

[PropNut]

Dick,

Thanks for the reply. I noticed in your pics in the article on the Maus that the rudder was actually forward of the back edge of the prop. Glad NOT to have to build some more hardware! Actually, I think the boat would have a little less tendency to hook with the rudder a little forward.

You guys are great. Thanks for the help. I will post pics of the boat in the next few weeks.

Again Thanks,

Ray

 

[PropNut]

P.S. Anybody got a good source for pics of the 1990 JIF/Mr. Pringles boat?

Ray

 

[topfuel443]

Im looking for pics of the same boat, if you find any let me know. ~ James

 

[topfuel443]

Ray, here are some pics of the boat that ive dug up, also the first link is to the forum of which i started a few questions and got some good info. hope this helps.

p.s. this may be the 1988 boat although im not sure.

~ James

http://www.rcboat.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl...;num=1048195717

http://community.webshots.com/photo/415415.../47688040KwrtEo

http://www.unlimitedsdetroit.com/images/La...ce_pringles.jpg

http://www.unlimitedsdetroit.com/images/La...nglesDamage.jpg

http://www.unlimitedsdetroit.com/images/La...w_pringles2.jpg