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Brian Whatcott
 
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Default maximum rudder angle?

On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 23:55:40 GMT, "Robert Haston"
wrote:

I'm trying out a new rudder design for my kayak, and (aside from a good NACA
profile) I need to know what the maximum rudder angle would be. I assume
the maximum angle would be at minimum steerage for a kayak (around 1.5
knots).

Thanks


Max rudder angle for what? Sideforce or sideforce/drag?

Not sure? try +- 30 deg.

Brian W