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*judge Not ‘judge Judy’ Stupid autocorrect.

So far I can’t claim any better, and I’m still trying to get the hang of weight balance vs rudder foil trim. I don’t get to make long runs on my lake. The winds aren’t what you’d call steady, puffs and 20 degree shifts being the norm. I’m lucky to get a 30 second run in before having to tack...

Good idea. Here’s the link.

Ok. I don’t get it. Can’t upload an mp4 file. Sorry folks. No video. I converted to something else but it still wants to upload as an mp4.

Version 2 is next, based on what I’ve learned so far. For example, the cord of the daggerboard and rudder, while similar to foils on the Moth, is too little for the Laser and the sideslip is noticeable. I’ll probably try to reduce the thickness of the foils and improve their overall profile...

I did not do any CFD simulations on the hydrofoils. I kinda figured that had been done already by more knowledgeable people than I. I’m not saying that I couldn’t have taught myself enough to competently do so. I just figured the ROI would be minimal compared to what others have already...

Young man... Thank you! I like that! I’m so flattered! I started this project at the tender age of 53, and finished it at 56. As soon as I get footage it will be on here. I’m going to the Yacht Club now, so I’ll try to get some video of rigging it up. Maybe someone can shoot me out in...

I forgot to mention that the flap on the rudder foil is actuated by twisting the tiller extension. Apparently this is how they do it on the Moth these days, which is where the idea comes from. I couldn’t find any pictures or detailed descriptions of the way they do the twist mechanism on the...

Yes, that’s a wand connected via teleflex to the main foil, actuating the flap on the back of the foil. I’ll post video as soon as I get some. I had two people with cameras shooting away for a while to get those shots. Gonna try to borrow a GoPro or something with good image stabilization...

After 3 years of nights and weekends researching and designing hydrofoils, learning how to hot wire foam, make mold plugs, make molds from said plugs, learning how to do resin infusion, creating hinges and control mechanisms, and lots of sanding, my carbon fiber hydrofoils for my Laser lifted...