Originally Posted by Jake
Originally Posted by Isotope235
Rudder down and locked would certainly be "in normal position". Rudder up may or may not be. Sometimes, raising the rudder would be normal. For example, a Hobie 16 going downwind in light air with one rudder up would be normal position. A rudder kicked up after hitting bottom would not.

I find it difficult to envision a circumstance where the boat ahead would raise a rudder in order to establish overlap.


Or be able to be THAT precise with when overlap is or isn't present.


Thanks Eric, I agree with that post, just wanted to clarify from your prior one.

Jake, raising a rudder can add a foot or so of length, people will notice that.

Mike