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Weather helm

Posted By: Michael
Date: 5/3/07 6:16p.m.

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I hope everyone is doing well. I had my Nimble 24 Tropical out in its first real breeze a couple of weekends ago (15-20mph) and I noticed some real signifcant weather helm even after taking in a reef. Is this a handling characteristic others have noticed in this kind of wind or does my rig/sails need some additional adjustments? As some of you may remember I purchased the boat a few months ago and I am still learning about her.
Also on the rudder is it normal for the kickup portion to only lower 3/4 of the way. I have tried messing with the rudder a few times including in the water and I cant seem to get it to come down all the way. Any suggestions? Thanks for all the help and suggestions. I am really enjoying reading the forum and hearing about other people's adventures.
All the best, Mike

Messages In This Thread

Weather helm -- Michael -- 5/3/07 6:16p.m.

It sounds like you may have answered your own question -- Ray Henry, Nimble Kodiak Yawl, "Seaweed", NC -- 5/3/07 7:15p.m.

Reducing weather helm... -- Mark N, Nimble Arctic, Jax FL -- 5/3/07 8:08p.m.

On my 24 a reef solves the weather helm. Some centerboard -- norm ex-nimble new orleans -- 5/10/07 3:18p.m.

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