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Re: to rudder or not to rudder
By:Tony Lima
Date: 12/15/1998, 8:34 pm
In Response To: Re: to rudder or not to rudder (Paul Jacobson)

> It is possible to add a rudder after boat is built.
> If you feel you need a rudder, add it later.
> Paul Jacobson

This is what I did. I built a CLC Chesapeake 16 and tested it in fairly strong (15mph) crosswinds. Even with the wind, it tracks straight and is completely controllable with slight leans. No rudder needed here.

-Tony

BTW: I've been reading this page for awhile, but this is my first post. Thanks all for the great questions and replies.

Messages In This Thread

to rudder or not to rudder
steve -- 12/13/1998, 12:38 pm
Re: to rudder or not to rudder
Mike R. -- 1/5/1999, 8:20 pm
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Forrest Rand -- 12/30/1998, 10:30 am
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Argos M. -- 12/19/1998, 5:03 pm
Re: How athletic are you?
Timothy - Toronto, Ontario -- 12/15/1998, 8:46 am
Thanks for your responses! (EOM)
steve -- 12/14/1998, 7:46 pm
Re: to rudder or not to rudder
Guy Wright -- 12/14/1998, 8:27 am
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Paul Jacobson -- 12/13/1998, 8:35 pm
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Tony Lima -- 12/15/1998, 8:34 pm
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Tony Lima -- 12/15/1998, 8:01 pm
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Mike Scarborough -- 12/13/1998, 7:15 pm
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jeff warrick -- 12/13/1998, 5:35 pm
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Randy Knauff -- 12/13/1998, 2:20 pm
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larry ellis -- 12/13/1998, 1:08 pm
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L.C. -- 12/13/1998, 5:07 pm