"Rudder Question"

[Lar'Dog]

Why on a Hydro is the rudder mounted on the left & on everything else on the right? :unsure:

 

[mama jama]

its because its better to have the rudder on the left then on the right so it would turn better unlike mono hulls have trim tabs and turn fins on both sides.

 

[mark voorhies]

Why on a Hydro is the rudder mounted on the left & on everything else on the right? :unsure:

On the 2 Hydros I run the rudder is on the right, .21 Warlok, and .67 Crapshooter.

Both turn quite well with that set-up.

 

[jeff baham]

lar dog,

the rudder is a personal issue, some people put it on the left, because they like the pull effect from the servo, i like it on the right because it move away from the prop when turning.

 

[John Knight]

My preference is also on the right side. That gives both of the turning pivots - turn fin and the rudder, on the same side. Just found the tracking easier and the turning arcs more predictable in the turns. Since I run only riggers, that is a must for me.

 

[Joe Warren]

If the rudder is mounted on the left side of the transom?? it is possible it is an older kit?? the builder was looking for Cross Weight. he was tring to transfer weight to the right front sponson when the boat turned right & keep the turn fin hooked up. Today we have Bigger More powerful Digital servos. Most current mfger`s mount Rudder on Rightside today & let the servo do its work. Joe W.

 

[GiantScale13]

yea. Rudders will lift. When on the left. It keeps the right sponson down in corners. And pull is better than push on the push rod IMO.