Rudder size difference on 28TE flush deck vs engine box

[Capt Brad]

I have seen reference in the AOG to rudder is smaller on flush deck vs engine box and have seen the difference on boats on the hard during winter layup. Question, does anyone know why Albin reduced the rudder size on the flush deck? Just curious!
Capt Brad

[RobS]

This has been covered in depth. Use the search function and you’ll find plenty of reading..

[Pitou]

I have seen reference in the AOG to rudder is smaller on flush deck vs engine box and have seen the difference on boats on the hard during winter layup. Question, does anyone know why Albin reduced the rudder size on the flush deck? Just curious!
Capt Brad

In short: safety and handling to prevent oversteering..

As Rob indicated, use the search funtion for lots of reading.

[Capt Brad]

Thanks guys, I found the thread . This AOG site is great for info!

[Norseman]

Pls post a link to the thread.

[gcmarshall]

Yup. I'm often defending why the rudder is so small on my flush deck version. Would be good to get some more facts around it, rather than just saying, the larger one caused steering issues.

[Ben423]

I can offer some anecdotal information. Our '05 flush deck has the larger "barn door" rudder and at top speed it can be difficult to turn to starboard. At 16 knots or less it works just fine.

[Pitou]

Pls post a link to the thread.

Yup. I'm often defending why the rudder is so small on my flush deck version. Would be good to get some more facts around it, rather than just saying, the larger one caused steering issues.

After a little recollection and searching;
Here's a link regarding rudder reduction for the Flush Deck models for safety and handling:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=184&p=4517#p4517

[gcmarshall]

Thanks!