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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

15-08-2012, 15:01

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Thoughts on this Vane Design for Self Steering

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Posted By Jim Cate

Re: Thoughts on this vane design for self steering?

Nice looking little boat, Tom!

Unfortunately, none of the pix really show the shape of the rudder nor if it is at all balanced. If it is unbalanced, then a trim tab alone is unlikely to develop...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

15-08-2012, 13:37

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Thoughts on this Vane Design for Self Steering

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Posted By Jim Cate

Re: Thoughts on this vane design for self steering?

G'Day Tom,

Unfortunately, unless your rudder has lots of balance area, the above comment is correct.

I recommend highly that you find a copy of "Self Steering for small sailboats" (approximate...

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