I was under the impression that all the Prindle 16-19 rudder systems were all the same, it appears there is a difference in the blades. The early 19 blade is a bit shorter, the bottom is 90 degree to the trailing edge. Anyone ever run across this.
Edited by johno3300 on Mar 21, 2012 - 08:37 AM.
Might it be because the 16 and 18 have assymetrical hulls while the 18-2 and 19 have centerboards (so the rudder does less work)?
Or someone just drug the P19 ones down the highway a ways to flatten them out. 😀
Posted a pic of P19 and 18 blades side by side on the facebook prindle group.
LOnger boat, taller mast. Stands to reason rudders are more out of water going downwind. Do not buy rudders listed in San Diego by Scott. He took a wire transfer from Dave in Tulsa for boat, then skipped--is now parting out boat--beware. Pete
tahoeprindle18 wrote: Posted a pic of P19 and 18 blades side by side on the facebook prindle group.
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Nice comparison pic. Please add it to the Technical Help album for future reference.
http://thebeachcats.com/index.php?module=pictures&type=&g2_itemId=10570
tahoeprindle18 wrote: Posted a pic of P19 and 18 blades side by side on the facebook prindle group.
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P19 is to left.
you can see on the right P18 rudder the under hang for the portion forward of the hingeline
Edited by tahoeprindle18 on Mar 22, 2012 - 09:28 PM.