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Will
I'm new to the sport so have patience with me. I moved from an S2 to an H34 and question it's sailing charistics.With the sails properly trimmed, in 10 knots and above winds my boat experiences a lot Weather Helm in Close Hauled to Beam Reach conditions. The intensity increases with wind and boat speed. At 7 knots (boat speed true)the pull on the wheel is around 15 lbs. The ST4000 will not hold a course over 5.5 knots. My Hunter is fitted with a 115 or so jib and the standard main (including the 4 inch boom drop). The mast is 48 feet tall (from the deck) It is 52 feet tall from the water.I have tried to trim the WH out with the sails. Releasing the main to the point of flaping reduces the pull. It this condition normal or should I tune the mast aft?Please help