I'm relatively new to the FX1, but have 20hs and several club races after getting it late summer last year.
I've sailed several times last year with the main only, but did play with the rake. Rake seemed to have little effect on weather helm. I would drop the jib and report back.
Mine has slight weather helm (I deem almost perfect), and is easy to get it into irons...also easy to stop/sit by letting the main out and holding the rudders fully into the wind. Rudders are tucked up pretty tight.
Haven't capsized yet, no way I could right it by myself, especially in light wind. Have hardware for a righting pole, but think I'm going rig a righting bag. Not if, but when...
There aren't many of us active users that sail FXs, so report back your findings so we can all learn.
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