The breaks were internal right at the hole for the raising/lowering point (hole drilled through with a line going through it) and right under the bottom of the rudder stock. No "real" outward facing damage until we sailed with it for an hour or so and the head split at the seam. The rudders continue to evolve in their construction method. I guess there is no "Tom proof" carbon rudder yet. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Not passing judgement on any parts, but I need to know if I have a setup problem that I can correct. When I get everything back together, I will post pics of rudder rake, alignment, et al. Until then, we can only guess at the underlying issues.