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

I did comment on Vic's rudder when I sailed on Vee Jay last November. Too me, the helm had no feel with the balanced rudder. I've become quite used to the stock J/30 helm pressure. If I were modifying a rudder for cruising, I wouldn't make it quite as "neutral" feel that Vic has on Vee Jay.

Vic - can you measure how far forward your rudder extends past the normal leading edge position?

Since I now have a "spare" rudder that is patched from my Block Island storm damage last year, I may consider playing with it another year. Too much other stuff to do now.