Epic wake boats....dual rudders?

(rhupp) · (rhupp) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 08-23-2007, 10:00 PM

Why do epic wakeboats have dual rudders? more info on this please.

(billyjodonjimbo)

yes they do. The dual rudders vectorizes the prop thrust. Makes the boat turn a whole lot better when weighted as compared to other boats that are loaded with one rudder.

(rson) · (rson) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 08-24-2007, 8:14 AM

...cause the have 3000+ pounds of ballast on top of a heavy boat.....if only the titanic had dual rudders.

(txrider) · (txrider) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 08-24-2007, 8:44 AM

It's 4,ooo pounds of ballast and its the lightest boat out there for its size. 22'8" and only 3,200 pounds with a 496 big block. The dull rudders make it drive like a boat without ballast even when loaded down with 4K and 10 people. It's the only boat that handles well with that large of a load and still drives better then single rudder boats when surfing as well.

(hamkj) · (hamkj) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 08-24-2007, 10:05 AM

COme on Dick... didnt you know... Boats with one rudder only turn one way... the Epic has two rudders so you can turn left and right!

(rson) · (rson) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 08-24-2007, 10:07 AM

That has to be the best answer yet!!!

(westsiderippa)

hu,hu,hu, you said "vector" hu, hu, hu

(hamkj) · (hamkj) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 08-24-2007, 10:19 AM

Rumor has it.. that Malibu and Mastercraft are going to re-revolutionize the boat world by coming out with a quad rudder system. This will vectorize the vectorized prop thrust. Makes the boat turn even better as compared to boats that are loaded with only two rudders.

(eubanks01) · (eubanks01) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 08-24-2007, 11:14 AM

Do they call it the Quatro?

(eubanks01) · (eubanks01) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 08-24-2007, 11:16 AM

If they come out with that, I'll be sure to invent the Fusion...that's right people, 5 RUDDERS!

(hamkj) · (hamkj) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 08-24-2007, 11:44 AM

Eubanks... I will get someone to come out with Sexy Steer... aka Six Rudders.... with a wedge like shape... will be the equivalent to 6000lbs of down force at the transom... but the "Kool Wedge" is a mid hull wedge which deploys to suck the front down to stop from porpoising...

All integrated with speed control and a computerized systems that analyzes the shape of the wake and auto adjusts everything to maintain the ideal wake shape and size.

It is really something to see.. you should come try it one day!

(wakereviews) · (wakereviews) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 08-24-2007, 12:34 PM

No no.. it's 6 minute abs, not 7

(hamkj) · (hamkj) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 08-24-2007, 12:52 PM

Hahahaha.... yeah the new model will have a guarantee... if you dont like the way it handles and steers with 2 rudders... we will throw the third on in for free!

or... the only option available on future boats... will be...

6 rudder boat... now you pick the length of hull.

(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 08-24-2007, 3:53 PM

It is the only comp boat I know of that will reverse to the left and the right. Pretty cool. It does turn great also.

(bbking) · (bbking) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 08-24-2007, 5:32 PM

bahaha, this is gonna turn out like those razor blade commercials... fighting over how many rudders or blades it has

(snowfarmer) · (snowfarmer) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 08-24-2007, 5:43 PM

Hmmm, dual rudders hey. Who has the Epic line in Canada, specifically Alberta?

(westsiderippa) · (westsiderippa) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 08-24-2007, 9:33 PM

so if i put twin 15 hp outboards on the zodiac, is that vector steering?

(hamkj) · (hamkj) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 08-24-2007, 10:51 PM

Hey Ryan... if you are wanting an Epic in Alberta... talk to Wayne at TruNorth... I am trying to get him to pick up Epic for all of his dealerships. I think it would be a great addition to the TruNorth dealerships across BC and Alberta.