Although regrettably we are no longer able to sell drawings of the Wayfarer centreboard – it has proved impossible to get accurate drawings on film any more – the following link address, however, gives you further links to all you need for foils:-

http://www.wayfarer-international.org/WIT/maint.repair.ref/CB.rudder/CB.rudder_index.html

(Centreboard & Rudder index – includes unofficial (but reliable) drawings from Jens Konge Rasmussen, long-time Chief Measurer of the SWS.)

Also potentially of use are the WIC Rules:

http://www.wayfarer-international.org/WIC/ClassRules/ClassRules2a.html

… and the Wayfarer Institute of Technology:

http://www.wayfarer-international.org/WIT/WITindex2.html

Suggested materials for the centreboard:

Quality hardwood e.g.

  • Utile
  • Khaya
  • Iroko
  • Makore
  • Meranti/Seraya
  • Sapele
  • Agba
  • Afromosia

…or softwoods e.g.

  • Western Red Cedar
  • European Redwood

Sitka Spruce may be used in conjunction with the above hardwoods (maximum 50%)

Alternatively marine plywood based on any of the above hardwoods made to B.S. 1088 or the equivalent and shall be of anti-fracture construction.

Any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact [secretary@wayfarer.org.uk]