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| Design: CC27Mk1R | |
| Rudder
We had a damaged C&C 27 Mk1 rudder come into the shop for
replacement. We measured it up and built a new blade and post to
the original dimensions (but lighter!)
The Mk3 shape is also a possible replacement for the Mk1 (see below)
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| Design: CC27Mk3R | |
| Rudder
The C&C 27 web people were not only nice enough to put a dimensioned
sketch of the MkIII rudder online, but they also included a link to
Phil's Foils. So the least I could do is draw it up in
CAD. Now who wants one?
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| Design: CC27Mk5R | |
| Rudder
This one's for the transom-hung C&C 27 mk V. Shown
in white epoxy primer, with the customer planning to paint the head to
match his boat. Want one? Call for price.
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| Design: CC38R | |
| Rudder
This is a deeper alternative to the original C&C 38
rudder. The design was provided by our client, and we built
a new blade around his original, but lengthened, post.
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| Design: CC39R | |
| Rudder
The customer commissioned this updated design from Robert
Perry Yacht Design - please contact them for design
rights.
The blade was built around his original rudder post. The
replacement is higher in aspect ratio (and lighter, due to construction
method).
After half a season's use, I was pleased to get this feedback from the customer:
Phil,
Bob called today to ask how the rudder turned out and
I realized that I had not given you any feedback since I returned from
my trip to Maine.
In short, the new rudder is great. When it
finally arrived, we barrier coated it, stuck it on the boat, launched,
and immediately set out for Maine. We were in Maine for the month
of June and did a lot of sailing. The difference was immediately noticeable.
For instance, we went down the Delaware Bay on the
tail end of a big low pressure system with NW winds to 25+.
The control was much better, the helm much lighter, even in the strong
winds and chop. In fact, we were able to use the autopilot (just a
little autohelm wheel pilot), under
these conditions. I wouldn't have tried that before.
On a close reach in about 20 knots, we also found the
helm much lighter and the boat more under control. Speed even
improved under these conditions (7.5+ knots), I'm guessing because the
rudder wasn't loaded up trying to keep the boat under control.
I even notice the difference while motoring.
With the old rudder, the boat had a strong tendency to turn to
starboard. Now it stays centered more easily.
Phil did a great job building it. It looked
great coming out of the crate and just needed a light sanding
before we applied the barrier coat. I was impressed by how
refined the rudder looked - the edges, the smoothness, etc. The
carbon fiber construction also makes it much lighter overall.
Anyway, I thank you both for doing such a great job
designing and building this new rudder.
If you are planning to come to the Annapolis boat
show, let me know. I'd be happy to show you the boat.
Thanks again,
Nikos
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