The Tasar v the Icon

There were things that I didn't like - transom sheeting being one, add that to the 'off the boom' set up (which is fine if you're young enough to wear a logo'd up rash vest but otherwise is a no-no) and for older folks, a thwart might be kinder to already ruined knees and hips. 

Edited by hobbiteater - 24 Jul 14 at 4:44pm

Originally posted by jeffers despite having never sheeted off the boom prior to jumping in the boat

Oh how silly of me to forget - this isn't the place for rational debate. (I remember all too well when I did the test sails for the Halo V RS100 and got slated for being objective about the relative merits of the boats - plus the D-One that I'd been away sailing with Devoti out in Italy).

BUT - I don't recall saying that anything was missing; I merely said that there were things that I didn't like. Now having said that there was 110 years plus in the boat, that might suggest to the mildly less ignorant that those sailing the boat today have many years actually sailing (rather than just being famed as a 'posting king' ) and indeed, this is the case. So, I'll admit to a long standing preference for a centre main sheet and jammer. But I do know that the thwart is an option (will try that too) as is pretty much any sheeting system you like.

My objective view was that the thinking behind the boat is well worthy of that 'niche' it could (and should) occupy - and the presentation of the boat first class.

But Hobbiteater, you probably have the advantage over me of having already extensively sailed the boat in a wide range of conditions so until I have enjoyed that pleasure, I'll defer to your wiser knowledge!!!!!!!

D

Originally posted by hobbiteater and i would suggest they had some issues in race 3, given the elapsed time

Dougal

Glad you got a go and enjoyed it.  The sheeting as some have said already is 'open' choice in the class(We allow ANY sheeting arrangement on the main - why ?  because there seems little reason to restrict personal preferences that do not fundamentally change the pace of the boat - and 'they' wanted it 'open' - 'they' being the totally unstructured sample of testers we used !).

The option for a thwart is treated in a similar manner.  If the crews union want one - it is available.  It won't make you signicantly faster or slower but if it 'suits' you then why would we ban them ? One boat is already fitted with one and the new builder will offer them as a standard option from day one.

And you really must have a go in say 15kn some time ......  lets talk soon or have a chat with Mike / Charlotte if you are still there.

Mike L.

PS - But we are still waiting for feedback from GRF of course  - perhaps the true 'acid' test is to come ?


Edited by blaze720 - 24 Jul 14 at 7:11pm