Kydocfrog--Are You Off the Rocks Yet?

[Dave R1]

I've been away for awhile and I'm curious to know what you found with your steering. Did you get the problem solved?

[kydocfrog]

Hey, Dave. Thanks for asking.

Well, on the one hand, I did get out again solo, and I think that the "oversteering" had a lot to do with it.

I will also put the flaps on, and I think I have the problem with the uneven set of the gaff and shrouds fixed.

The bad news is that to add insult to injury, my rudder (came with the hull when I bought it) completely delaminated. It was laid up strip stye of oak. I noticed a crack, and when I took her out of the water this weekend for odds and ends, it just disentigrated along three of the laminations. I'm making a new, solid rudder now.

I'm off for a few days of vacation, but CGII will not be going with us since rudder is incomplete.

More to follow.

[JeffM]

On the bright side, it fell apart ashore!