J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment Rudder Modifications

Ahh,

Rather than cut up your rudder, (which decreases the value of the boat) why not trim the sails to decrease weather helm. A J/30 with the right combination of sail trim, sail area and crew weight, does not have excessive weather helm and can be sailed flat in most (but not all) conditions.

Don't modify your rudder - trim the sails.