Rip... how was your test run ?
Wow, I can't believe what a big difference such a small change made!!!
Moved the skis forward and did a few laps around the yard and it feels a lot better actually.
Not the 180* change I was hoping for but seems to be about 20% lighter feel to the steering effort.
I can't believe I didn't think to try that.
Think I'm going after the carbides now with a grinder. There's just way too much rudder sticking down there from the looks of it.
Thanks guys!