For sure. Adding rake moves the Center of Effort of the entire sailplan aft, which increases weatherhelm. Some weatherhelm is desirable, but as Roy points out, too much of a good thing is a bad thing.Our boat used to round up in a gust. Took out some rake and now the boat heels over in a gust. We prefer to heel rather than round up because we can still steer. You need to experiment to find the best rake for your own boat, your sails, and your normal wind conditions. Worth the effort.