Baby Bootlegger
Since building my Baby Bootlegger a lot has happened. I had to remove my top skin and replace it with a new top planking. The top skin was twisting and bending out of shape - I had been told to use a veneer which was not the correct decision.
Anyhow, all good and have put that to experience.
A quick question, are there any other members who have built a similar boat and what design rudder are they using? I have used a rudder as in the original John-Tom design and found it no good in tight situations. I turn like a truck instead of a speed boat. Luckily I have a great reverse and am double ended.
I guess the main question is, as the boat is almost a pencil shape, does that combined with the rudder affect the turning circle. Photo of my rudder attached.
Your thoughts appreciated.
Anyhow, all good and have put that to experience.
A quick question, are there any other members who have built a similar boat and what design rudder are they using? I have used a rudder as in the original John-Tom design and found it no good in tight situations. I turn like a truck instead of a speed boat. Luckily I have a great reverse and am double ended.
I guess the main question is, as the boat is almost a pencil shape, does that combined with the rudder affect the turning circle. Photo of my rudder attached.
Your thoughts appreciated.
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I have not sharpened or tuned the propellor in any way.
It actually gives me the impression that it could go faster and there's a lot of air coming out of the back.
It can be improved but it's not a disaster.
One thing is for sure if we send air (due to a possible cavitation problem) instead of water on the rudder, it will definitely have problems even if it is perfect.
It is worth following River Rat's advice, especially because he has gained experience on a model very similar to yours.