crump 2 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Hi crew, Half of Auckland mentions they used to sail a D28 and ask me which rudder I have when they hear I sail one. The popular take is that there were multiple variations made to improve the original rudder, many of these being DIY efforts. From what I hear many were extending the leading edge forward to give it some balance as the design I have is pretty much in line with the pivot point. I can't find much trace of the Davidson 28 association as it seems to have faded away before I acquired mine. Does anyone have any info on what people were doing with rudders? Drawing, patterns, moulds, etc? Any other knowledge about the class is appreciated too! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crump 2 Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 A couple of images for reference: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crump 2 Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 A variant off a Cavalier 28 - more or less the same boat but made in Aussie. Still keen to hear from anyone with more info on the history, design, association etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,252 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 None of those rudders are balanced. A boat with a balanced rudder is much nicer to sail.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John B 106 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Can't comment on what people have done but here's a little historical titbit. I spoke to Dave Blundell once and he told me the design brief to LD was for a wholesome gulf cruiser designed without regard to rule, and to look like a small Riada. I've seen that in print somewhere too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crump 2 Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 None of those rudders are balanced. A boat with a balanced rudder is much nicer to sail.... Mm so I have heard. I'd love to have a go at building an alternative if I can find the right guidance on shape etc. Really hoping to dig up some details of others that were done successfully for this class. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 157 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Go to Jefa rudders and pick one you like, plenty of drawings on their site Great website that ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dibley 3 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/Dibley-Marine-Ltd-Yacht-Designers-294490505335/?fref=ts Davidson 28 Rudder [2020] 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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