Different rudder set up

[wingnut]

I'm curious what others think about this boats rudder set up with angled mounting. It seems to concentrate the thrust giving the boat better steering. The hull also has runners mounted but I'm not sure that would make this much difference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrqndYvENjo

[Papee]

In my opinion it wouldn't steer as well as vertical rudders placed correctly. Part of those rudders are on places of the prop where no thrust is made. Less air over the rudders equal less steering.

[Rollbar]

Nice. It turns very well w/those rudders but the ribs on the jon boat probably help but what do I know/not sure.

[wingnut]

Here's a video of an Arctic airboat with the same rudder set up. I Know next to nothing about airboats but there must be something to it when a manufacturer uses this set up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WucZrm8xAlA

[Papee]

They are most likely designed like that to keep them higher on the boat. This would be good for going from ice to water or back wackward.

[Coyotes-R-Us]

Can you run a prop backward?
Will It give any push?
My Snowmobile drive has a reverse gear...

[kent]

Can you run a prop backward?
Will It give any push?
My Snowmobile drive has a reverse gear...

No you can not.... you will make a nice breeze... but will not generate any thrust.
kent

[Coyotes-R-Us]

thanks