PropNut Well-Known Member Joined Feb 25, 2003 Messages 261 Aug 19, 2003 #1 Hello all, I have read about a too long rudder being the cause of unwanted drag, but is there a rule that tells how much deeper it should be than the centerline of the prop shaft? Thanks, Ray
Hello all, I have read about a too long rudder being the cause of unwanted drag, but is there a rule that tells how much deeper it should be than the centerline of the prop shaft? Thanks, Ray
Ron Olson Well-Known Member Joined Dec 26, 2001 Messages 7,195 Aug 20, 2003 #2 Some boat manufacturers advise that you go a certain distance below the prop, usually 3/4" on surface drives.
Some boat manufacturers advise that you go a certain distance below the prop, usually 3/4" on surface drives.
T TimD Well-Known Member Joined Jan 1, 2002 Messages 2,804 Aug 20, 2003 #3 http://www.intlwaters.com/articles/rudder.php
