Rob,

I am not clear on how the loads can be the same as on a monohull in
that there is an extra 2 to 3 feet of leverage working against the
harry rudders If they are not supported below the beam. Monohull
rudders are supported where they enter the hull, below the waterline.

If I am wrong about this I would be really interested in a better
description of how the rudders work. They are a continuing area of
concern for me.

Gardner

On 12/1/08, Rob Denney <harryproa@...> wrote:
>>
>> --- In harryproa@..., "Robert" <cateran1949@...> wrote:
>>>
>>> Proasailor has just been bagging Harryproas on the multihull forum.
>>> Usual bit about how having the wtw doesn't work and Harryproas haven't
>>> proved themselves crossing oceans. Nothing specific. It does become a
>>> bore. Still it gives an excuse to reply and highlight the advantages
>>> of a Harry
>>>
>
> G'day,
>
> Sure does, and you are doing an excellent job, thanks. Proasailor is
> Joe Oster, who was thrown off the proa group for abusive language.
> Should be amusing to see what he comes up with on the free for all
> Sailing Anarchy site if he is pushed hard enough.
>
> As for the rudders, the loads are no higher than they are on many
> monos, and just as easily, (or as difficultly) engineered and built to
> take those loads.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rob
>