{"id":1282,"date":"1999-11-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"1999-11-30T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setsail.com\/?p=1282"},"modified":"2015-10-16T12:15:05","modified_gmt":"2015-10-16T17:15:05","slug":"toucan-sundeer-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setsail.com\/toucan-sundeer-60\/","title":{"rendered":"Toucan, Sundeer 60"},"content":{"rendered":"
Steve: Are there two versions of the Sundeer 60, a shorter 56 and a longer 60? With a 60ft is this perhaps why the owner of TOUCAN moved the rudder further aft? Would it make sense to do it, i.e. would it improve control, say, downwind; are there any drawbacks? Have other 60’s done the same? I’d be interested in your thoughts; haven’t been able to speak with the owner. In advance, thanks…Peter <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Hi Peter: The rudder was moved aft to make room for a bigger engine\/prop on TOUCAN. It would help steering, but then we’ve never heard any reports of the normal rudder position being a problem in heavy going. <\/p>\n
The hull was drawn at 60′–then shortened three feet to make the 57-footer (Sundeer 56).–Steve <\/p>\n
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