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
Rudder Extension
Re: Rudder Extension
That seems a bit small alright
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.
![Image](http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx179/fergalbutler/engine/2012-01-27161644.jpg)
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This is one made for my build.
![Image](http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx179/fergalbutler/engine/2012-01-27161644.jpg)
![Image](http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx179/fergalbutler/engine/2012-02-13165310.jpg)
SEAN-NÓS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd6vkPjEy4U
Crackerbox build http://player.vimeo.com/video/87412648
The launch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfNjkhMRt40
Crackerbox build http://player.vimeo.com/video/87412648
The launch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfNjkhMRt40
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Re: Rudder Extension
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
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
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 :wot:](./images/smilies/icon_speedboat.gif)
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Re: Rudder Extension
Hello David,
Ours is a 1937 twin cockpit.
if you could send me some info and pictures that would be great.
Brian
Ours is a 1937 twin cockpit.
if you could send me some info and pictures that would be great.
Brian
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