The Cape Dory Board

Thanks John and Walter for your reply.

I have a CD27 and enjoy the boat a lot. The weatherhelm however is something I'd like to deal with. On this forum I've read many ways to help mitigate it (flattening and/or reefing the main, furling the genoa some etc. ). I'm considering having the roach and battens removed and a negative roach cut ...

Thanks you all for your replies. I will keep all that in mind when I pick up the boat.

My name is Kees. I'm about to buy a Cape Dory 27 and was quite disappointed in how she backed up. No control with the rudder at all it seemed. I understand the rudder is quite small and far from the stern, so less efficient while backing up. I've had different full keelers in the past, but most perf...