To foil weathercocking

Posted by Camper on May 16, 2007

To control weathercocking, would it make sense to mount a very small high-aspect ratio airfoil on the bow, in lieu of a rudder? This foil or tiny sail would have control lines, like a rudder.

Has anyone tried this? Just curious.

In theory, it might be superior to rudder in some regards. A rudder creates drag, the foil wouldn't (in fact, would create a little forward thrust). Rudders foul or hit bottom, this wouldn't. Rudders may require through-hull holes, this wouldn't.

Replies:

• Re: To foil weathercockin by Dave houser on May 17, 2007
  • Re: To foil weathercockin by Camper on May 17, 2007
• Re: To foil weathercockin by Laszlo on May 17, 2007
  • Re: To foil weathercockin by Camper on May 17, 2007
• would it make sense by LeeG on May 17, 2007
  • Re: would it make sense by Camper on May 17, 2007
    • go for it by LeeG on May 18, 2007
      • Re: go for it by Camper on May 19, 2007
        • it's a primitive craft by LeeG on May 19, 2007
• Re: To foil weathercockin by Dave Houser on May 17, 2007
  • Re: To foil weathercockin by Jim E on May 18, 2007
    • Re: To foil weathercockin by Camper on May 19, 2007
• Re: To foil weathercockin by CLC on May 18, 2007
  • Re: To foil weathercockin by Camper on May 19, 2007