Blade rudder vs wedge rudder

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Kez

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Finishing up a sport 40 and need a rudder. I am on a budget and trying to use a blade rudder (stainless blade silver soldered to a 3/16 shaft) that I have.

Does anyone still use a blade rudder with a separate water pick up in their boat? Has anyone done any direct comparison? How much drag penality compared to a wedge rudder with a flush pickup? Any other disadvantages?

Thanks,

kez
 
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