hi can anyone give me some help on rudder depth below bottom of the hull its on a 57" apache if that makes any difference ?? i guess this is all subjective but any input welcome

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If you have your V on a flat table with the transom slightly over the edge, lay the boat on the port ( left ) side. Holding the rudder on the transom, you can see how much blade needs to be in the water ( below the table top ) for control turning left. Most times it works out to around 2 1/2" below the keel when the boat is upright. But that isn't set in stone. For good control, it's best to leave the rudder blade full length.

I don't completely understand! Hold the rudder where on the transom> Thanks in advance.

He asked how far down the rudder needs to be on a V. So when positioned at 2 1/2" to starboard of the drive, the way 95% of our hulls are, he can then adjust the rudder mount height on the transom, to whatever amount of rudder blade needs to be in the water for a left turn. This puts plenty of rudder in the water for straight running or right turns.

I understand. Thank you.