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> Bryan - Yes, the Valiant was very well balanced - sailed like a dream. It was
> located in LA and owned by an LA Fireman, and we sailed to the coastal
> islands. My comment about tiller pressure was meant to contrast the tiller
> pressure
> from a small boat as compared to a significantly larger vessel when doing such
> things as maneuvering in reverse, etc.
> Mike Smith
> s/v Raven
Thanks, Mike. I understand what you mean regarding differences in tiller
pressure. I've had tillers ripped from my hands when going in reverse and
shifting rudder. Lotta pressure! Some of that pressure exists when going
in forward with a spade (or "balanced") rudder, as opposed to a skeg-hung or
keel-hung rudder.
At the moment, the name escapes me, but I remember the Valiant you sailed
and her owner. I'd forgotten that she had a tiller.
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Best,
Bryan Genez (KB3HMZ)
"Capella" Valiant 40 #158
Annapolis, MD
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