[Thomas Perkins]

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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[PaulK]

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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