New Rudder
I am in the middle of a complete refit and I am wondering whether to fit the new rudder. From what I read here, the new rudder reduces weather helm. Is that the case or does it simply make it easier...
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David, If you have a fin keel, the feedback would say the new rudder is well worth it. If you have a wing keel, you're stuck with the stock barn door rudder as there hasn't been enough interest to...
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Larry I have a 1995 mk2 fin keel. What benefits did you experience on changing to the new design? Is it related to weather helm? I am no expert in this field but I am trying to understand the link...
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By definition, weather helm is rudder angle. The newer rudder is a high-aspect ratio design. I believe that the shorter chord length of the rudder places more of the underwater "lift" in the keel...
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David, I haven't made the change as the new rudder would be deeper than my wing keel. Not a good way to find the bottom. For a fin keel boat, I think it's a priority upgrade. As Norm says, weather...
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I switched to the new rudder late last year and am amazed how much better my boat sails now.No weather helm,faster, backs better and makes the boat feel much more manuverable.It is a great upgrade....
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Along with a folding or feather prop, the new rudder is the best thing you can do to enhance the boat's performance under sail. Makes a huge difference in winds over 17-18 knots which are common in...
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David: I agree w/the above. We put a new rudder and Flex-o-fold prop on #450/fin keel and it is a new boat, both under sail and power. Steers better and easier, autopilot is happier, and we have more...
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Larry: Have you generated any interest in the new rudder for the wing keel C 42's? Don #349 3 cabin
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Don, Despite the great reports from our fin keel brethern, I only had about 3 other wing keel owners indicate real interest in a new rudder design for wing keel boats. I contacted a well known yacht...
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