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Re: Rudder Boat
I have driven a single rudder fixed drive boat. At docking speeds you can only steer with the throttles and shifters (the rudder is useless) as you would a large yacht at idle speed you have limited menuverability with the rudder but any tight turns would have to be aided by the throttles.
It just take a little getting used to but is not difficult |
Re: Rudder Boat
Used to cruise in a 34' Tollycraft Sedan with twin Crusaders and a single fixed rudder.
Easiest boat on earth to maneuver, especially dockside! You'll learn never try to steer with the rudder near the docks, the engine throttles control all. QUESTION however, I wonder how twin outdrives would react using the engine throttle controls instead of steering. Wouldn't it be quite similar at idle speeds? |
Re: Rudder Boat
Originally Posted by StillHaulin@61
(Post 2000943)
QUESTION however,
I wonder how twin outdrives would react using the engine throttle controls instead of steering. Wouldn't it be quite similar at idle speeds? |
Re: Rudder Boat
Originally Posted by Panther
(Post 2000947)
Turning the wheel actually screws things up, I use the sticks 95+%.
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Re: Rudder Boat
Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow
(Post 2000876)
I steer my #six cat all the time docking. Backwards and foward. I even have crashboxes. Most of the time I coast in, since in gear on one engine is about 8mph.
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Re: Rudder Boat
Originally Posted by WeaponX
(Post 2001185)
0% of the time with you.:D :evilb:
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Re: Rudder Boat
Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow
(Post 2001274)
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Re: Rudder Boat
So on a MTI it would take a bit off a learning curve to dock especially with a strong current.
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Re: Rudder Boat
Originally Posted by baja27
(Post 2001854)
So on a MTI it would take a bit off a learning curve to dock especially with a strong current.
One thing it seems some are missing, is that with a true inboard (ie:cruzer) You have very large props that are under the boat. This is MUCH easier than a high performance cat with small wheels sticking out the back. |
Re: Rudder Boat
docking a big cat is like that new lexus with the auto-park compared to a full staggered v bottom with the props turning in... :eek: :chimp:
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