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> >By "Shortest time" do you mean 'immediately'? > >I have found that our 23 sails hersel quite nicely if >the conditions are right. Waves knock her off pretty >quickly, though. > >I am a bit confused about the rudder being "hung at an >angle". If it is not vertical, it would explain what >you are describing. I am not a physicist but am >pretty certain that the rudder should be vertical! > >As far as the weather helm goes, I assume that you >have played with the sail settings and trim. >Flatteining the main might help. A little bit of >weather helm is good. Do you know if your sail sizes >are right? > >A clove hitch around the rudder (using the stern >cleats) is a nice cheap substitute for an autohelm! > >Rav. > > > >Does the boat always turn the same way? If so, could >it be that there is unequal weight distribution. >(Water tank, anchor chain, batteries, people!)

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