Is my rudder too small ? Rudder size for home built 24" wildthing mono hull

[synrgy]

Just checking if my rudder is too small ?

The boat is scaled down wildthing - 24"

Its a 62mm long rudder & comes back 63mm from the transom. I feel it looks a little small to other mono builds I've seen. Also am I mounting it too low where it is now ?


It's my first larger size boat, ive only had toy grade before...

Thanks all
Dave

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[dasboata]

that looks fine all you need is 1"-1/2" below the tip of the prop , you will know if it's to short if it spins out in the turns !

[NativePaul]

Yes, that rudder is more suited for boats about 18".

If you want to keep it cheap, use one of the generic Chinese 75mm rudders.

[jkflow]

Suggest to add some turning fins.

[synrgy]

Thanks all - I managed to find the original designers article of the 32" nitro wildthing & hes got the lengths there. So looks like im a bit short on the rudder, i'll get a new one.

Also has measurments for turn fins..

I figure at 32" mine would be 75% so ill reduce those measurements down to 75%.


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