[Rhodes22-list] Rudder angle, tacking, and racing

[Robert Skinner]

When you angle the rudder aft, it has the effect 
of changing the foil shape to one more efficient 
for slower speeds.  This reduces the stall speed 
of the rudder just as a flap does on an airplane 
wing.  

So, to check this theory while racing, lift the 
rudder when tacking, but lower it when running 
free or in strong wind.  

When on a beam reach, having the rudder aligned 
with the axis of the gudgeons will reduce tiller 
effort if the sails are not balanced, or if you
get a great gust with a weather helm.

Betcha you will go faster.  Let me know - I'm
out of the water 'til spring.

/Robert
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Leland wrote:
> 
> Jb,
> 
> First of all, great pictures.  Your boat is beautiful and your pictures of
> the regatta reminded me that Annapolis isn't the only place to see a bunch
> of sailboats.  Catch that fish off of your Rhodes?
> 
> I never thought about lifting the rudder to reduce drag on a tack.  Although
> it makes sense, I probably won't do it just out of pure laziness.  Is this a
> common technique with the racing crowd?
> 
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
> Crab Alley (Kent Island, MD)
> 
> Just bent wrote:
> >
> > I did that on purpose so when I throw the tiller over to tack, it doesn't
> > put on the brakes as much, but still turns.
> > Jb
> >
> >
> > Rob Lowe wrote:
> >>
> >> Just bent,
> >> Just finished looking at your photos (thanks).  Noticed the position of
> >> your
> >> rudder.  It appears not to be down all the way.   Is there some sort or a
> >> "down haul" that pulls the rudder down into a vertical position?  Try it
> >> and
> >> see if your maneuvering improves. - rob
> >>
> >> Rob Lowe
> >> S/V Getaway
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Just bent" <j.bulfer at jbtek.com>
> >> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >> Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 11:39 PM
> >> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] new boat position
> >>
> >>
> >>>
> >>> I moved my boat about 12" forward on the trailer. It towed much better.
> >> I'll
> >>> check the weight tomorrow.
> >>> Lots of sailors out today. New pics on the ftp site.
> >>>
> >>> ftp://ftp.jbtek.com/pub/
> >>>
> >>> Jbulfer
> >>> "Just bent"
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> >>> http://www.nabble.com/file/p13688442/DSC00928.jpeg
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Robert Skinner  "Squirrel Haven" 
Gorham, Maine         04038-1331
s/v "Little Dipper" & "Edith P."