Port tack vs starboard tack

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Willemvan

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Jan 23, 2014
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Hunter H26 Peachland
why does my h26 seem to sail better on the port tack?? The main sails tell tails seem to stream out better and I seem to get more speed. I have the same shroud tension on every shroud and I measured to make sure my mast was centred. Any ideas. Thx. Bill
 
SG

SG

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Feb 11, 2017
1,670
J/Boat J/160 Annapolis
Water tanks, batteries, anchor, dingy, other weight distribution?
 
Jackdaw

Jackdaw

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Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
If this is a consistent problem, in all wind conditions, sea conditions, and directions of sail, 99% of the time the problem is one of your foils not being in alignment. This could mean your mast not being aligned, or could be in your keel or rudder. What technique did you use to make sure your mast was centered?
 
SG

SG

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Feb 11, 2017
1,670
J/Boat J/160 Annapolis
I assume you pull you outboard up when you're sailing? You should see that rudder and I assume your centerboard isn't out of line. (Do you notice the same relative the port-starboard difference with the board down vs. up vs. partially down?


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