Cayuga wrote:
Novice sailor here that would appreciate an old salt's nod -
@ 250# solo, mast rake should be as far back as possible.
In order to reduce tiller pull, rudders should also be raked maximum forward. (If raked to far forward, may cause boat to Lee Helm)
Rudder trim should be set with + 1/4" trailing edge.
Anything else that I should take a look at?
Sounds like you have most of it covered.
Use the main traveler (let the car move outboard) if the boat flys a hull too easily. Will sail faster trimmed tight and traveled out.
Have fun!