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Author:  AlanRV8 [ Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Rudder Cavitation

Any of you out there ever hear that humming sound when you really get the boat really cooking along? I have a H16 and I think its rudder cavitation. I have EPO rudders, and the trailing edges of them seem a bit thick, and I was considering thinning them down a bit. I was thinking the thick trailing edge would create more drag and turbulent water at trailing edge, and this is whats causing the humming and drag. I'm gonna slap on a fresh coat of epoxy with graphite mixed in...glass fiber was starting to show through, so I sanded them smooth. Thanks in advance for any advice on this! :)

Author:  mmiller [ Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rudder Cavitation

Yep, the trailing edge always needs some work.

Here is a quick review. Mosly about plastic blades, but works for all rudders and boards.

http://www.hobiecat.com/support/tech/hum.html

Author:  AlanRV8 [ Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rudder Cavitation

Thank You Matt! :D

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