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Million dollar idea or???
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<blockquote data-quote="bassboy1" data-source="post: 256178" data-attributes="member: 55"><p>The full length idea you've drawn would probably be a significant aid in a crosswind, but would also make close quarters maneuvering a nightmare. </p><p></p><p>A fixed rudder nearer the stern would be much better - would keep the stern from swinging around, yet allowing the I-pilot to make course adjustments at the boat, and have the stern follow. The boat would still steer under power comfortably - probably much better than it does now. No need for a steerable rudder like the kayaks use - the I-pilot will deal with steerage. Seeing as you already have the trolling motor, you need something with a bit more surface area. </p><p></p><p>A concept like you've drawn, but limited to the back 2 feet of the hull seems like a better solution.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bassboy1, post: 256178, member: 55"] The full length idea you've drawn would probably be a significant aid in a crosswind, but would also make close quarters maneuvering a nightmare. A fixed rudder nearer the stern would be much better - would keep the stern from swinging around, yet allowing the I-pilot to make course adjustments at the boat, and have the stern follow. The boat would still steer under power comfortably - probably much better than it does now. No need for a steerable rudder like the kayaks use - the I-pilot will deal with steerage. Seeing as you already have the trolling motor, you need something with a bit more surface area. A concept like you've drawn, but limited to the back 2 feet of the hull seems like a better solution. [/QUOTE]
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