Reply To: 30 to 15deg rudder
Hi Richard
The main advantage of the 15 degree is that it feels a lot better! I should think the tiller loads are maybe a third of what you feel with the 30 degree rudder so your boat instantly feels as though you fitted power steering :D. if you have to go back to a 30degrree rudder it feels as though the tyres are flat ! I dunno if the 15 degree’s any quicker – you’d think it might be, but maybe the lighter loads tempt you into bigger rudder movements. The only downside (I think) is that the rudder isn’t so efficient for sculling with any more. I’d definitely do it if I was you.
Cheers,
Dave
