
But speaking of foils, check out the mostly finished products. They still need a small amount of fairing and need to be pained, but should be quite functional and honestly look quite nice. I added the bullet on the main strut at the last minute, but it turned out really good and should help make the joint stronger. The thing seems pretty stout, I didn't test it to destruction but I pulled on the ends pretty hard and it gave no sign of even flexing. Do note that the rudder seems to be slightly longer than the daggerboard, this was just a function of how they got assembled. Once installed on the boat the foils will be pretty much in line going through the water. The rudder foil is currently screwed on so I can change the length if necessary. Does anyone have an opinion on having the rudder slightly longer or shorter than the daggerboard?
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I think you'd want the rudder a few inches deeper than the mainfoil. Height is good and if the mainfoil gets close to the surface you really don't want the rudder ventilating. Just my take on it. The M2 foils are both very long and I "think" the rudder foil flys slightly deeper...
Joe
You can get a lifetime supply of pushrod from McMaster Carr
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$30 for 58 ft of 2mm.
I can't wait to see pictures of it flying!
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