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Old 06-23-2007 | 01:43 AM
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Simon.O.
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Default Rudder....offset or behind the prop??

As some of you are aware I am building a rigger based an Antonios design.
The plans call for a single offset rudder on the right as per most rigger set-ups.
As this is a play and development boat for me I am looking for symetrical turning ability
I will fit turn fins on both sides if this idea is a go ahead.
Does the off-set rudder allow for a better turn one way.

Bearing in mind I am looking for a nice tall rooster tail, would putting the rudder in line with the prop affect this a lot, I see that some of the Octura "strudder" units are set up this way.

So after all that, the QUESTION !!
Do I put the rudder off-set and why?