R42

[Phil Fowler]

I realise that it will act as another ride surface. Has anyone run a flat bottomed strut on a R42? What handling changes did it make?

 

[Dennis Somers]

Phil, it won't make any difference except possibly to get it up off launch or slow mill. And that's because at speed, the bottom of the strut barrel is completely free of the water. A good prop shaft C/L height is between 5/8" and 3/4" above the sponsons on a set-up table. Be sure to use a skegged strut and off-set the drive 1/4" to starboard.

 

[Phil Fowler]

Dennis,

Thanks for your reply, Yes am running convential strut with skeg at moment. I was just wondering if it would effect the boat or not.

Phil

 

[Daniel's Racing]

The boat will not turn or track well without the strut skeg.