Balanced spade rudders with only one support for the shaft - at the top
- are far more prone to failure than rudders with top & bottom support
as provided by a full keel.

Thought that was obvious.

Keep in mind the discussion is seaworthiness, not performance.

In article , Donals Dilemma
wrote:

On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 16:14:37 +1100, Peter Wiley
wrote:


On boats with unseaworthy, poorly (or no) supported rudders, yes. On
boats designed for extended cruising with a protected and well
supported rudder, no. Which category does yours fall into?

PDW

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