esmikell

What design software are others using? I am using Hulls from Carlson Design. The red sculling boat in my profile pic I made with Hulls, the boat and program have done well so far. Stephen

Thanks for all of the replies. The school I work for in Tampa takes two weeks for spring break which will help with time to build. I will stay away from barn door style rudders I can see how in a roll they will loose their bite in the water.

Yes its the mug race, I don't have much time to build a boat and piece up some sails and work all day to pay bills before the race. I'll build anyway and push to make the race.

I am new to the group, hello everyone. I am pondering the different designs I have seen in rudders. Most go straight down from the transom; however, a few design have the rudder go out aft of the boat so that the rudder does not go below the draft of the hull. Is there a benefit to this design other than the shallow draft? Second, can some people suggest a good 12-14ft sailboat that is good in light airs. I plan to build it and enter a river race in May.