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Old 01-20-2004, 09:12 AM
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Rudder in the bow?

Has any one tried a single rudder forward, maby a long shallow section of the keel that moves, but not so far forward that it loses its bite. How would it perform? What would be the obstacles? Any ideas?
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Old 01-20-2004, 04:32 PM
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I think broaching would be a big concern.
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Old 06-23-2004, 04:58 PM
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It appears from early photos of Chris Crafts that some of the boats had a forward rudder.
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