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SVN Solovelanet Global
Many things are missing that are typical of the single
blade. This is the reason why, unless there are special
reasons for installing a double-blade, such as on an
ocean boat, I always prefer to mount a single rudder
blade.
SVN - But the stern of Dufour boats is very wide, and
would seem ideal for a double rudder blade.
U.F. - It is wide at the topsides, but narrower at the
hull. I never liked wide flat sterns, because they make
the boat hard to handle especially with rough seas.
I prefer a hull that moves easily in the water. The
classic single rudder blade is perfect for our hulls.
For a second opinion we went to Roberto Bisconti
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ni, a naval engineer who has designed many one-off
and standard production boats, and is now getting a
lot of attention from the media as the designer of the
new First Yacht 53, introduced at the last Cannes boat
show. Biscontini, together with Lorenzo Argento, is
also the designer of the upcoming Oceanis 40 and
The Dufour 520 designed by Umberto Felci.This boat is
equipped with a single rudder blade
Less maintenance
Better boat control
Better manoeuvrability
when mooring
Pros of single rudder blade
according to Umberto Felci
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