JLP, I have been asking a similar question, but no answers yet. During my search on the WWW, i found this website, hope it helps!...
Thanks, asathor, someone recommended this to me before, but I don't know how much. Is there a proper amount that should extend in front of the...
The wooden rudder was not, after it broke it was replaced by a retractable fiberglass one. GT
Thanks for the responses guys. Although I would love to sail this boat again, this proves to be almost as much fun, I sure am learning alot....
I cannot say how the boat sails upright, I really did not get a chance to sail it that long, but I would imagine that the problem would improve....
I have been doing a lot of research on boat design in the last few days. I am amazed at the wealth of information available. Now I know for sure...
I found this link on an old thread! http://www.boatus.com/goodoldboat/Helm_balance.htm
If I want to have a new jib made, what area should it have compared to the main sail? Is there a ratio between them? Does it depend on mast...
Yes it is, but I managed to get just a little bit more out of it. The main stays were a bit loose and the turnbuckle on the forestay was in all...
Naturally, I expect some weather helm, but this is so bad that I have to hold the tiller against my stomach and even that's not enough. The...
I have an old McVey Falcon 16. I sailed it twice in the last 2 years. Everytime I went out, the rudder broke due to severe weatherhelm. I am still...
