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  • August 1, 2022 at 8:54 pm #85819
    Thomas Perkins
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    Any Malbec 18 owners out there with insight into the helm balance in light air, up to 8 knots or so? Well built boat! Hoping for improving light air close reaching and windward sailiing.

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  • August 9, 2022 at 5:06 pm #85833
    IMG 1724PaulK
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    If you’ve tried adjusting mast rake already, adjusting the centerboard might help with balancing the helm more to your liking. On a reach we find that opening the slot – moving the jib leads forward and outboard – adds a good bit of speed with other boats.

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