Need help with rudder alignment, on a 56' Sport yacht, Top speed 35knts. Are there any marine architect's out there, that have experience in this area. I have heard so many conflicting opinions toe-in or toe-out? Which is it and why. Thank you.
What sort of deadrise does she have aft ? Any sprayrails that run all the way aft to the transom ? Do you have prop tunnels ? How far forward from the transom are the rudders....say to the trailing edge ? What sort of distance do you have from the prop blades to the leading edge of rudder ...say as a fraction of prop diameter ? Do you have any running trim issues, such as excessively flat, or excessively stern down at speed ? What sort of rudders are they....totally flat plate, aerofoil section or wedged section ? Do they have cavitation plates ? You could see some lift at the stern at speed by toeing the rudders out on leading edges, depending on a few factors, and conversely see the stern sink down slightly at speed by toeing the rudders in on leading edges....Answering the above will allow a more considered answer
Have pics of boat out of water I have some pictures that I can email to you, my email is crglmb@cox.net Craig