[hpv-boats] Directional Prop

[Ian Cassell]

Vic

      The directional prop has its uses, it only works

with a flexible shaft. The setup is heavier than with

a rudder or dipping rudders, the steering arm has

to be strong and the steering lever is longer as it

takes more effort to push the shaft side to side.

The advantages are doing minor course changes

without the rudder being turned which slows you

down. Also for manouvering at low speed it works

well. The boat has a bigger turning radius but if I

lean into the turn and dig in the outrigger I can turn

a bit tighter.

 

Ian