Straight or Tapered edge rudders?

[J Solinger]

Just taking a survey. This is more for the hydro runners but any information is good. Between straight and tapered edge rudders, which type of rudder do you preffer and why?

 

[Climate Boatworks]

For my needs, the answer is simple......I use both.

A lot depends on the actual boat. If I want lift in a turn, the tapered chord rudder is the way to go. If I want 0 lateral transition, a constant chord rudder is best.

For my set ups, constant chord rudder on riggers and deep vee monos, tapered chord on shallow vee's and any hull that requires lift in a turn.

Peter R.

www.climatemodels.com

 

[John Finch]

Just taking a survey. This is more for the hydro runners but any information is good. Between straight and tapered edge rudders, which type of rudder do you preffer and why?

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Non tapered prefered. No lift when turning.

 

[Don Ferrette]

I also prefer the straight blade for my riggers. Like John said, no induced lift. On my 1/8 scales however, I use the Speedmaster rudders with the taper as I run the rudder on the left of the transom. By inducing a little lift on the left rear it helps keep the right front planted, i.e. helps keep the turn fin hooked up. B)

 

[J Solinger]

I've been designing a new hydro hardware set and want to match up a good rudder shape. I use a straight edge but have had equal requests for tapered. I just need to pick a shape for the first run of new rudders. I'm leaning for the straight edge at this point.