Rudder Question

[Outrageous]

The tunnel hull design definitely helps direct the flow of water to the rudder and makes the steering more responsive. The fact you have a modified (to be made larger) rudder must certainly have some influence. I would think it was
modified to make for better handling at the dock but just a guess. If the inboard will make you look bad it will be at the dock for sure... LOl

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Outrageous

The tunnel hull design definitely helps direct the flow of water to the rudder and makes the steering more responsive. The fact you have a modified (to be made larger) rudder must certainly have some influence. I would think it was
modified to make for better handling at the dock but just a guess. If the inboard will make you look bad it will be at the dock for sure... LOl

Wind, tide, and inboards.
Point up.
Back in.
Mind the tide and wind.
Port forward.

What does the rudder extension cost?
2 kts?
Worth every breath.`

[kevmen]

All true! LOL! Just ask the people that were at the dock the first time I launched!
The previous owner installed a bow thruster - that made all the negative parts of an inboard go away. Unfortunately they did not put a bilge pump next to it. The motor got wet and seized. Who designs a bow thruster that can’t get wet!