I thought the trailing edge should be sharp and flat. Should I round it off? John
I built a wing rudder for an O'day 25. I took off about 7 inches so that the rudder would not hit before the keel. I added a wing to make up for...
What type of laminate would be up to the task? John
Thanks for the answer. I was going to build the entire rudder of styrofoam but I guess I'll stick to wood. John
I built a pram a year ago with glassed over fir. I work with the glass outside with a mask and suit, and sock type thing on my head. I looked...
Can you explain how I'd make the mold? John
I posted about a prototype rudder I built a few weeks ago from wood. I'm trying different designs and getting tired of planing and sanding wood....
Doug, No more test yet. I bought the wood for the new wing but haven't had the chance to build it yet. Work takes me on the road for a few...
Yes the rudder is a kickup type but there will be no need for it to kick up. The rudder itself is NACA 0012, I was asking about the wing. I put...
I made two different wings for the new rudder. I tried them today and they both worked equally as well. I tried it without the wing and I...
Can anyone post or email me a picture of what Bolger's endplate (wing) looks like? Thanks, John
I've followed the advice here and have a nice foil shaped rudder. I'd like to attach the wing now. Should I foil the top? Bottom? Both? Also...