prop depth and angle

[iceman]

on a rigger what is the best starting point for the strut? where should the props center line be? i have pads on the rear figured id use a neutral setup to start but didnt know how deep to go. figured there are lots of experince out there so its better to ask hen to look stupid.

GARY

[siberianhusky]

To start have the center of the shaft even with the bottom of the rear sponsons, 0 angle. Make sure to leave Some adjustment up and down. Choice of prop has a lot to do with it, depending on how much lift it has. CG will also effect this.
Everything in a rigger depends on everything else, they look so simple but in reality they are the F1 race cars of the boating world, a single degree change can make the difference between a great running boat and a royal pain.
All you can do is experiment until everything works out.