I did notice there was more curvature on the left side of the rudder than the right..................

Mine was the same way, Jim. After studying it, I didn't see any way that could have hardly been avoided the way it was laid up. I was however sure glad that the vertical stab was built into the fuse. Saved a lot of work fairing it in. I always have trouble with those areas.
Did you sail from Slidell to Key West?
Randy