Blade rudder vs wedge rudder

[Kez]

Finishing up a sport 40 and need a rudder. I am on a budget and trying to use a blade rudder (stainless blade silver soldered to a 3/16 shaft) that I have.

Does anyone still use a blade rudder with a separate water pick up in their boat? Has anyone done any direct comparison? How much drag penality compared to a wedge rudder with a flush pickup? Any other disadvantages?

Thanks,

kez

 

[Hydro Junkie]

Not me as I haven't used a rudder as you described in decades

 

[tnrcboatracer]

IIRC, the wedge rudder has less drag at speed.