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wriedt1
08-28-2010, 12:30 PM
Do you need a rudder on a jet boat?
jetwash127
08-28-2010, 12:38 PM
No. You just need to be carefull and take your time learning how to drive them.
They can be trickey.
wriedt1
08-28-2010, 12:59 PM
I take it without the rudder its less responsive when turning.
thompy
08-28-2010, 04:43 PM
some boats it helps at no wake speeds
sleekcrafter
08-28-2010, 07:46 PM
For steering they are mostly useless, minimal for steering. They will help a boat a little from a spin out.
wriedt1
08-28-2010, 08:05 PM
Went out today without rudder ,feel boat drift some when turning . acts like a PWC when lettin off gas. Hit a rock with intake fins dont know what would have happened if it were on.I'm sure not good.