Ruddercraft CP16 foiled rudder vs. "Unifoil" rudder assembly

[mr.jadkowski]

I'm getting around to replacing the original flat plate rudder in an attempt to get our CP16 to point a little better. Ruddercraft has two options: the rudder made to replace the original flat plate rudder, and the entire assembly that uses their "unifoil" rudder blade and includes a tiller. My question is if there is a performance difference between the two. I don't really have any issues with the existing rudder (weather helm, ect.), I'm just looking to reduce the slip angle through the water when sailing close-hauled. Is it worth spending the extra money for the "unifoil" blade that is a little longer than the CP16 blade?

[nies]

I replaced my blade a number of years ago with a unifoil.................wow..........like difference between power steering on your car and not having power steering.....nies

[mr.jadkowski]

Weirdly my CP16 doesn't seem to have the same weather helm issues that others have had, so I'm not super concerned about the "power steering" aspect. I mainly want it for the slight benefit in pointing ability. Do you think it allowed your boat to point better?

[nies]

Yes it pointed better and was more responsive at the helm................the rack of your mast determines the amount of weather helm on tiller........nies

[mr.jadkowski]

Thanks!