rudders??
08-26-2005, 04:41 PM
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rudders??
does anyone know of a company other then marine specialties that makes a duel rudder setup? not that their kit dosn't look good, i just heard that they are heavy. is it possible to buy two rudders(i like the ones from ballintine) and make them work togather, without being an engineer?
08-26-2005, 05:53 PM
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RE: rudders??
Check [link=http://www.whobbies.com/index1.html]here at WHH[/link], but I think the Marine Specialties is the least expensive dual unit I have seen. I have one on a SK Daddle and it is not THAT heavy, but it is cast vs. machined.
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RE: rudders??
thanks for the info. i would rather spend a few more bucks then have my steering systym break in the middle of a run. any ideas on making two rudders bought seperately work togather?
08-26-2005, 07:36 PM
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RE: rudders??
It really just depends on the location and angles of the control arms. If they are in such a way that you can connect them with a rod so that one will follow the other then it is doable.
08-27-2005, 08:43 AM
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RE: rudders??
The HRB twin rudder set up with the 2 in standoff is not a sub standard piece of work. Any rudder setup with break away rudder pins just might break in the middle of a run for the main fact that you probably hit something in the water, better that than bustung your transon out! I run the HRB rudders with a Phirana surface drive, I didn`t use the HRB strut because I like the single piece surface drive better. Just remember, just because it doesn`t cost a zillion dollars doesn`t mean the cheaper one is junk...
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thanks for the info. i would rather spend a few more bucks then have my steering systym break in the middle of a run. any ideas on making two rudders bought seperately work togather?
thanks for the info. i would rather spend a few more bucks then have my steering systym break in the middle of a run. any ideas on making two rudders bought seperately work togather?
08-27-2005, 09:07 AM
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RE: rudders??
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The HRB twin rudder set up with the 2 in standoff is not a sub standard piece of work. Any rudder setup with break away rudder pins just might break in the middle of a run for the main fact that you probably hit something in the water, better that than bustung your transon out! I run the HRB rudders with a Phirana surface drive, I didn`t use the HRB strut because I like the single piece surface drive better. Just remember, just because it doesn`t cost a zillion dollars doesn`t mean the cheaper one is junk...
The HRB twin rudder set up with the 2 in standoff is not a sub standard piece of work. Any rudder setup with break away rudder pins just might break in the middle of a run for the main fact that you probably hit something in the water, better that than bustung your transon out! I run the HRB rudders with a Phirana surface drive, I didn`t use the HRB strut because I like the single piece surface drive better. Just remember, just because it doesn`t cost a zillion dollars doesn`t mean the cheaper one is junk...
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thanks for the info. i would rather spend a few more bucks then have my steering systym break in the middle of a run. any ideas on making two rudders bought seperately work togather?
thanks for the info. i would rather spend a few more bucks then have my steering systym break in the middle of a run. any ideas on making two rudders bought seperately work togather?
I think for the cost the HBR is a very nice setup and on these big gas boats the weight is really not an issue at all. It is really not an issue on our 36" SK Daddle w/nitro engine.
12-17-2005, 03:26 PM
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RE: rudders??
Yes, you can tie two rudders together. Here is a pic of two Topsecret rudders that I connected together with some aluminum stock and 6-32 ball joints:
http://p086.ezboard.com/fjimsrcboatd...art=61&stop=80
If you have the money, try to get something cnc machined. The cast parts look cheesy (in my opinion) and are of inferior quailty to a cnc machined aluminum part.
http://p086.ezboard.com/fjimsrcboatd...art=61&stop=80
If you have the money, try to get something cnc machined. The cast parts look cheesy (in my opinion) and are of inferior quailty to a cnc machined aluminum part.
12-17-2005, 05:28 PM
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RE: rudders??
PiP does a nice setup, these were/are used a lot in Europe as the offshore class need to turn left as well..
and another setup from Mini Racing Teknik in Sweden..
and another setup from Mini Racing Teknik in Sweden..
12-18-2005, 12:22 PM
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RE: rudders??
This is what I carry:
[link=http://www.americanrcboats.com/products/hardware/pantherdual.htm]More pics[/link]
This was designed for our Comet hull, but if you have 7" of transom height, it will work.
[link=http://www.americanrcboats.com/products/hardware/pantherdual.htm]More pics[/link]
This was designed for our Comet hull, but if you have 7" of transom height, it will work.
