Hi,

Forgetting the draft requirement, do you thhink they would have worked
better if they were the same size, or even slightly larger than the
originals?

Comparing the two systems the old rudders being wider apart was clearly 
better.
The area of the old rudders seemed generous. We sailed with rudders 
partially raised which didn't change the feel much if any.
Front rudder up or down, no difference.
That is why I think extra area on the new ones wouldn't make much 
difference. If it's not working with a bit less area it's not
good enough. That may be the present situation (less area that is).

Maybe the effect of the keel is simply that it keeps CLA closer to the 
centre than without one in bow down trim.

Rudolf 



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