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Razor Billed Auk

Posted By: Neal Capener
Date: Monday, 21 February 2000, at 11:39 p.m.

I build a RBA and took it on the maiden voyage yesterday. The speed is impressive, but the tendency to weathercock is anoying to say at least. Wind speed was less than 10 mph and it was a chore to keep the heading. I don't want to install a rudder, so the obvious remedy is a skeg. Where should I place the skeg? As far towards the stern as possible or right after the cocpit? What size (how many sq in?). Any other good ideas? Thanks, Neal

Messages In This Thread

Razor Billed Auk
Neal Capener -- Monday, 21 February 2000, at 11:39 p.m.

Re: Razor Billed Auk
Nick Schade -- Tuesday, 22 February 2000, at 10:11 a.m.

Re: Razor Billed Auk
Neal Capener -- Monday, 28 February 2000, at 11:38 p.m.

Re: Razor Billed Auk
Nick Schade -- Tuesday, 29 February 2000, at 9:22 a.m.

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