The hole in the rudder is to allow you to pull the prop shaft w/o removing the rudder.
The hole in the rudder is to allow you to pull the prop shaft w/o removing the rudder.
I think Murraym got it earlier.....
Forgot to say 'prop' shaft. My bad. Gaston must be a teacher
some things are implied MurrayM... You should be the winner.
Update on this OP...
I finally got the modification on my rudder done. They attached a simple 6” strip of steel along the length of the trailing edge of the rudder (creating a 4” extension. Only $300 for the mod, plus labor for pulling/reinstalling.
The results are outstanding! My turning radius is tighter, my autohelm tracks better, and it requires fewer “points” to make a turn in an alley. Keep in mind, this is a single-prop with no thruster, often maneuvering vs current/windage. I highly recommend this mod!
(Unfortunately no pictures)
Thanks for posting this up. We have the same type of boat, same engine, no thrusters, hell from your profile picture, we even live in the same marina. We'll look at having this done next haulout. If you could identify who did the work, that would be awesome.
Cheers!
Wayne& Dana.
Update on this OP...
I finally got the modification on my rudder done. They attached a simple 6” strip of steel along the length of the trailing edge of the rudder (creating a 4” extension. Only $300 for the mod, plus labor for pulling/reinstalling.
(Unfortunately no pictures)