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making your own daggers/rudders

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(@erice)
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every now and then someone asks if they can build their own foils

here's a good pretty good guide

http://www.smalltridesign.com/Trimaran-Articles/Construction-tips/dagger-board.html


 
Posted : September 24, 2011 8:32 pm
 samc
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Good link, if you just need a replacement for a non-racing boat. The latest gen boats have foils that require molds, or at least very meticulous construction, for accuracy in order to properly operate in the laminar flow region.


 
Posted : September 24, 2011 9:23 pm
(@Anonymous 37750)
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I guess if you have the time, money, and skill you might save ten bucks.


 
Posted : September 25, 2011 7:43 pm
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