thanks for the responses guys

i figured that if i wasn't having helm problems with the rudders as far forward as possible, no screws, then it wasn't really an issue but i might experiment with them anyway

will get out a tape measure and check the hull and rudder alignment. the goose marine 5.2 setup guide mentions hull toe-out of 35mm or about an inch and a half

quick serial number Q, my hull serial number is TRRC2158M82B, as far as i know the 82 at the ends means built in 1982, does the 2158 mean the 2158th nacra 5.2 built?

i see that airborne lists his 1983 5.2 as 2410, which from his pics is the boats sail number, is it also the hull serial number???

eric e