Fair enough 👍

Hi Doug,

I see what you mean, but, I'm a newcomer to model building and from what I've seen, a lot of models are the same with no visible means of steering and certainly no helmsman. I suppose I could mount an imitation tiller with a figure of some sort giving the impression of steering but at this stage I'm more interested in getting her to perform well. The extraneous bits can come later.
Regards, Nerys

No Nerys, I mean 'on deck'. Doesn't look quite right without visible means of steering, and helmsman perhaps?😲

Hi Doug,

The tiller and linkage to the servo are under the after raised deck, as are the sail servo, receiver etc. The whole raised deck or hatch cover lifts off for easy access.
Cheers, Nerys

Hi Nerys, 43'! Wow, Hat Off 👍
Actually I was wondering where the wheel or tiller had got to 😉
Happy sailing, all the best, Doug 😎

Evening Doug,

This was her first time in the water and there was a lot more wind than I would have liked. No, she hadn't shipped any water, I think it must be the angle from which the photo was taken. The rudder post is about two inches inboard of the transom. The rudder has a drop blade like many sailing dinghies and after this first sail, I think I shall increase it's area. However, I think the weather conditions did not give me a chance to properly assess performance. This is the first model sharpie I have built, but in my dim and distant past built several full size ones, the last being 43ft. so I know a bit about their characteristics, just hope it transposes to the model variety!
Best wishes, Nerys