Rudder shape according to sail plan vs boat shape

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Vroom, Vroom. You are moving right along.

How does your rudder apparatus attach firmly enough to the hull to withstand the lateral forces...

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1/8 (or I think thinner maybe?) Stainless sheet bent over transom has worked well for 24 years on my Devlin Cackler - prevents dents and moisture. Thru...

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Mike H, you Sir, have quite the skill for designing and building pretty and practical boats by eye....

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Thanks so much for your time and generosity in telling us this wonderful boat story!

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looks cool. If it doesn't work out like you want, you could modify to do it like a Dascomb, pulling the rudder up in a slot - although I guess those are...

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It would be interesting to see some more pictures. I just see one profile shot on a trailer. thanks

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Good luck and Rock on and post pics after launch.

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Sailing through the pines on a summer day. Very nice!

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Thanks for all the detailed responses, everybody. I esp appreciated the (JC) description of the asymmetry of the hull of a cat with heeling, increasing...

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There was some discussion regarding the Catboat's barn door rudder recently in Mr Ledger's thread. My current level of understanding is that the large...

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Lookin sweet!