Quote
Ah, that makes a lot of sense. So one solution to my problem might be to rake my rig back and then re-balance the ruders.

Do you think the N20 rudders would be more or less likely to stall when highly loaded than the older Nacra rudder design?


The new 20 rudders are definitely less likely to stall - the old pin-style rudders were very prone to stalling. I wouldn't change your rudders or the rake in the mast for whatever wind strength you were sailing in - there's nothing wrong with them and I wouldn't say there's anything wrong with the lee helm you are experiencing. You did win, afterall.

I would rake your rudders more forward to try and balance them a little more if the lee helm is uncomfortable. Certainly too much lee helm can make sailing fast difficult just from the pull on the tiller. You may have to grind a little on the rudder itself to get enough clearance for additional rake.


Jake Kohl