From: Robin Anderson
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
To: John Curry
Subject: Review of big beast rudder

Hi John and team,

Review of big beast rudder at link here with.

In short I am very pleased with the big beastie.

Odd performance when motoring. If I leave the pin out when motoring the rudder takes a set against the prop/keel wash and the weather helm at the wheel is very heavy. Once locked off however the weight comes off the helm and she holds a good line. With the small rudder the opposite was the case – it needed to be left free or the weight was felt on the wheel.

My only concern is how the big beast will work with a tiller pilot when there is no wind. I have bought a Raymarine SPX5 which should be ideal but perhaps the balance of the big blade with waterflow over it will make the unit have to work hard. Will find out soon enough and let you know.

Prefer not to motor anyway so well done.

Cheers,
Robin