Predator outrigger and solinger hardware

[ghostofpf1]

I'm done with my predator rigger hull and starting to install the solinger hardware and find that the rudder offset brings the rudder outside the edge of the hull by about 1/2" and not sure if that's acceptable or not as I'm pretty new at this boat thing and hardware in particular.I searched the forums here and elsewhere and saw a few people saying that this was what they were going to use http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...prod=sol-hydro.

Hopefully it'll be OK as I'd hate to have to build another boat just to use the hardware

Thanks in advance
Ghost

[Dr. Jet]

When up on step, a rigger hull is out of the water, so the width of the tub versus the rudder location is somewhat of a moot point. The water doesn't know where the sides of the tub are, just where the rudder and propeller are located. I do not see an issue with the arrangement you mention. The Solinger hardware is very high quality equipment, and I think you can not go wrong with it.

That said, I am far from an expert on these things, but in my opinion, you should be OK.

All you experts, feel free to chime in and fire up your flamethrowers.

[J Solinger]

It will work just fine out there. It is situated the same way on all my riggers. This is why I made the rudder bracket sweep back to the rudder the way it does.

[Xzessperated]

with all of the above. The good Doctor hit the nail on the hammer when he said the tub is clear of the water. I have used Solinger on my XS2 and had no problems.

[ghostofpf1]

Thanks guys....being new means asking questions and I appreciate the quick responses.

thanks again
Ghost