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Originally Posted by fastfed
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Two bad you can't operate the engines independently. You may have been able to sail your way home using differential thrust.
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Given how close together the screws are, I would expect the amount of leverage would be minimal. And trying to maintain a course even harder. |
I've been reading a couple book latley, and they used their engines independently all the time. Making quick 180 degree turns they saved allot of time by doing this..
In all reality if they make it possible to lose your rudder they made a big mistake by not allowing to operate the engines each at a time.
My fathers boat ( obviously smaller than a sub  )
has twin 250's outboards, if you only use one engine you will turn with the quickness, and the props are much closer than a subs. |
The engines in conjunction with the rudder will be quick, independent of it - especially if it's jammed - is another story entirely.
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