When reversing my boat in a marina will the Hydrovane rudder make the boat even more difficult to control?
Maneuvering in a marina is tricky anyways – yes, the Hydrovane could be restrictive………but it could be a help. If the Hydrovane rudder is locked in the fore and aft position, as it normally is for motoring, you will loose some maneuverability. BUT, if you have an extra pair of hands who can operate the Hydrovane tiller and rudder you will find your ability to turn in tight spaces considerably enhanced as the rudder is further aft – more leverage, cleaner water. Of course, when reversing any boat at slow speeds the rudder has so little affect, if any – as the boat is steered largely by the propeller and ‘prop wash’ – not by the rudder. Not until the boat gets some ‘way on’ does the rudder have any control. In any event the Hydrovane rudder is more effective because of its position further aft. Most install the Hydrovane rudder only for passages when they know the Hydrovane will be used and remove it on entering a marina – the locking pin is easily ‘popped out’ with a boat hook and the ru
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