Thank you for the ideas. In the first photo, I have placed a white rod to indicate the hinge point axis. Is the suggestion that I place 15%...
Thanks, I'll loft the hinge line, this begins to focus the design. I have No competition or speed concerns, simply holding to a course with wind...
This is the first haul-out after 8 years on a multi-layer epoxy barrier coat. Just a bit of swimming under and scrubbing each year. The hull is...
The rudder on my Dufour24 is a mid 1970's transom-hung design. The rudder pressure can be quite heavy at times and tracking requires constant...