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because the rudder hole and shaft would be located
in the centre of the garage. With the double blade,
on the other hand, the two rudder shafts are moved
sideways and there is enough space for the garage.
SVN - Do you think the double rudder blade makes
the boat less controllable?
R.B. - No, on the contrary I believe that a well-
made double rudder blade makes the boat more
controllable.
SVN - What about manoeuvrability?
R.B. - I have never heard anyone complain about
manoeuvrability, in fact with the blades far from the
propeller, the boat manoeuvres in reverse, even with
a drive shaft.
As you can see, the opinions of these two top desi
-
gners differ on some points. Both agree however
that the choice of rudder depends on the type of
boat and the information they provide will surely
help you decide which solution is best for you.
Here below the Figaro 3 by Beneteau,
a boat equipped with a foil. Here the
double blades have been chosen because
of the design of her stern
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