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Re: Sailing the Hobie 16 upwind with a rudder up [Re: H17cat] #126401
12/19/07 10:35 AM
12/19/07 10:35 AM
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Many of us have cut off about 3/8 in off the leading edge of the rudder cam.


What other secrets are you hiding from us, Caleb?!!!


In Fiji, the Aussies had actually ground down the round, convex part of the upper casting so it will mate better with the round, concave part of the lower casting. They claim they are getting even more rudder rake.

I am waiting on a template, but nothing has come through yet.


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Hobie 14, 16, & 17, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.2
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Re: Sailing the Hobie 16 upwind with a rudder up [Re: hobiephil] #126402
12/19/07 01:22 PM
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I think this would be considered strengthening existing structure rather than a speed device and therefor legal.


I'll buy that. I was zeroed in on the "Loophole" rule. But, there are other rules that basically say if the change doesn't directly improve boat speed, it's OK. Not sure I'd want to go to the room over it, on either side though.

Mike

Re: Sailing the Hobie 16 upwind with a rudder up [Re: mmadge] #126403
12/24/07 06:09 PM
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The other positive is it forces you not to pinch.


I like this explanation.

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