8 turns lock to lock - help me reduce that

[mvweebles]

Originally Posted by sailingunity

I will look into that, adjustable would certainly would make it easier to dial it in just right, I'd hate to get a new pump only to have it be too much, or not enough.



It looks like those pumps are designed for powerboats, where the pump is directly behind the wheel and thus the handle can be easily accessed on the fly.



I just need to find out what displacement my pump is (there's no label or model number on it).

FYI - I bought a pair of adjustable Capilano pumps pre-covid. About $1200/ea

[Searles]

At the risk of upsetting the knowledgeable ,and having worked with Australian naval architects the rudder is up side down ,you need the most area at the top where the rudder often works in broken water ,the deeper the rudder the less area is needed to steer as it is in more stable water ,this applies to racing and cruising yachts ,so less turns ,less load .⛵️⚓️

[RJMRJM]

SIDE ROLL AT ANCHOR
Sorry to be in the wrong place here but i cannot find another way to enter the forum with my query. Some time ago there was a thread from a member who erected a small sail at the back of his sailboat which was tied back to the back stay in order to reduce side to side roll while at anchor Can anyone enlighten me on this system Many thanks

[nigel1]

Originally Posted by RJMRJM

SIDE ROLL AT ANCHOR

Sorry to be in the wrong place here but i cannot find another way to enter the forum with my query. Some time ago there was a thread from a member who erected a small sail at the back of his sailboat which was tied back to the back stay in order to reduce side to side roll while at anchor Can anyone enlighten me on this system Many thanks

Google "riding sail", should provide some ideas and options.

[sailingunity]

Originally Posted by Searles

At the risk of upsetting the knowledgeable ,and having worked with Australian naval architects the rudder is up side down ,you need the most area at the top where the rudder often works in broken water ,the deeper the rudder the less area is needed to steer as it is in more stable water ,this applies to racing and cruising yachts ,so less turns ,less load .⛵️⚓️

I've noticed the interesting rudder shape as well. My boat was designed by the venerable Ted Brewer, I assumed he knew what he was doing. Perhaps because when heeled the top of the rudder can do less word as it's partially lifted.

[RJMRJM]

nigel1 many thanks for your information about the rolling staysail rjmrjm

[Searles]

Check out the rudder designs from English Australian yacht designer Alan Payne ,I believe a lot of designers actually made the same error ,with too much rudder area too low down ,if large enough the long foot encourages lee helm as the yacht heels .⚓️⛵️