Check out this articulating teardrop style rudder our very own Griz fabricated! Designed by Antonio Salguero of Coastwise Marine Design, this rudder is made out of stainless steel.
MIRIAM, a 66′ William Garden design, was built in 1956 at Tacoma Boat Works here in Washington. Her owner plans on using the boat for various charter trips along the Pacific Northwest in the future.
Having an articulated rudder like this will dramatically increase MIRIAM’s turning abilities. In combination with the teardrop profile, the trim tab on the rudder changes how the water moves past it, making it more efficient and able to get a higher degree of angle on the rudder, in turn making the boat able to maneuver better, especially noticeable at slow speeds and in tight spaces.
MIRIAM is a heavy displacement hull with a long keel, which can prove hard to make delicate changes in direction, particularly in backing up, and at slow speeds, like in a marina. Some boat owners will choose to incorporate an articulating rudder instead of installing bow or stern thrusters.
We look forward to seeing how MIRIAM will handle differently with this improvement!
Interesting in increasing your boat’s handling? Give us a call at 360-385-6138 or contact@ptshipwrights.com
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