Boat Design Forums  |  Boat Design Directory  |  Boat Design Gallery  |  Boat Design Book Store  |  Thanks to Our Site Sponsors

Go Back   Boat Design Forums > Design > Propulsion > Inboards
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-26-2007, 10:50 AM
yachtdesigner yachtdesigner is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Rep: 10 Posts: 20
Rudder Erosion - Common causes?

Assuming that electrolysis is ruled out, what would be the most common causes of leading edge rudder erosion in a typical inboard engine installation. In this case, both port/stbd rudders are offset a few inches outboard from shaft centerline and have significant clearance aft of propeller. Any comments / suggestions would be most appreciated.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-26-2007, 10:52 AM
Bergalia's Avatar
Bergalia Bergalia is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Rep: 254 Posts: 2,517
Location: NSW Australia
Rudder erosion

Turbulence. Simple as that.
Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
I am asking common questions about building a boat rageplayermp1 Powerboats 4 11-26-2006 11:25 PM
Common Sense of Yacht Design Robert Gainer Boat Design 1 08-11-2006 08:30 PM
Outboard rudder vs. inboard rudder designdreamin Boat Design 0 06-27-2006 11:05 PM
Rudder Angle And Effective Size Of Rudder... saildog Sailboats 5 03-06-2006 04:34 PM
New Rudder verses Old Rudder Cliff Ruckstuhl Sailboats 0 03-06-2004 04:36 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:47 PM.


Powered by: vBulletin Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Web Site Design and Content Copyright ©1999 - 2012 Boat Design Net