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Put a screw in the tiller slightly ahead of the box channel on rudder. That's how it's done on the C16.5k

I have a 16.5 keel. No issues with mud, it either cuts thru or stops. Rocks is another thing as they scratch the bottom paint. Just stick to deeper water (3+) and anchor off the shore. A Danforth HT 5# with 6' of chain works great.

You can get two of those concrete bricks without holes that weight 30 to 35# each, wrap it in a towel or carpet, place one on each side of centerboard trunk floor. The weight will increase your upright stability markedly if you are not racing or bringing children aboard. One capsize will scare...

Its been a few yrs since i built that weighted keel core centerboard. Boat was bottom painted and left at a marina in salt water for two years w centerboard down. Only thing happen was one barnacle on drain plug. Zero problems. My daughter Used Micron CSC bottom paint. Copper is way more...

You can also get an elastic mainsheet to absorb the impact of a strong gust before you can release the mainsheet. sealing the mast is not enough. Not enough flotation to keep boat from dipping the mast. I have turtled a few sailboats. You are sailing along in total control, suddenly a very...