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barneyagusta
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Rudder Extension

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i was wondering if anyone knows about adding a rudder extension?
We have a1937 Chris Craft that is a bit difficult to manouver which i believe may be down to the very small rudder it has approx 6 inches long by 5 inches wide, getting parts is obviously not easy but i could something manufactured.

brian

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sean-nós
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Re: Rudder Extension

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That seems a bit small alright :hmmm: it might be easier to make a compete new one or have one welded to your shaft,if you try to add a bit to the leading edge you will also need to add some to the back edge so the pivot point stays the same.
This is one made for my build.

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Re: Rudder Extension

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That is very neat!!
I may well have to replace the entire Rudder as the existing one I think is brass, so it would have to be bolted to it as I think brazing could be a bit problematic.

Brian

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Re: Rudder Extension

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Hi Brian I have a 1936 chris craft 16 ' deluxe what model is yours ? I have an original pattern bronze rudder and a stainless replacment they are similar in size and I have not experienced sluggish turning , mind you power boats need flow accross the rudder to make it turn, so slow speed turns are trickey, short throttle bursts may help , if you want I could take measurements and photos cheers David :wot:
that bloke up north !

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Re: Rudder Extension

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Hello David,

Ours is a 1937 twin cockpit.

if you could send me some info and pictures that would be great.

Brian

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Hi sent you a PM.
that bloke up north !

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