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Roger, The project was a complete success and I am very pleased with the results. The tracking is better, less wander, Turning radius greatly reduced, handling in close quarters more positive and less swing while anchored. Since you are in Victoria, give me a call 250-722-7245 and we can talk...

Rudder enlargements I finally did it. I removed the standard Californian rounded rudders, had magnesium bronze additions cast and then welded to the originals. Increased rudder size by about 40%. If I can figure our how to post pictures, I will add them. Initial results are remarkable to say...

Hi , Could you send me the performance chart as an attachment? I can not seem to get a clear copy off the forum page. Thanks, George Creek gcreek@shaw.ca

Do you still need rudders? I have 2 on the hard right now and can photo, measure whatever.

I am burning 1 gallon ( Imperial) per hour per engine ( 2 total)

I replaced my mainfolrds about 8 years ago and converted to fresh water cooled. Engine room temp spiked but I installed 2 radiator fans from a Pontiac Firefly, one in, one out using the existing vent ports. Engine room temp stays at about 10 C above ambient outside temp. Manifolds available...

My hull number is on a brass plate on the chase next to the helm.

I am running at 1375 - 1400 rpm and getting 7 kts. I found the original props when I got the boat were 20 X 18 and over reving. A propellor master in Nanaimo determined I was under proped so we added 1 inch ( 20 X 19) with a cup on the trailing edge. Cut 500 rpm off the cruise speed...

Hi all, am a new member and I am working on enlarging the original rounded rudders. My research indicated that the rudders were the same no matter what the power was and were designed for maximum hull speed +/- 20 kts. I am making a pattern for a square extension, having some casting of...