MK 4 OSPREY

   It never ceases to blind me with wonder as to why classes are forever trying to 'improve' by embracing new technologies.
The Osprey's main attraction (so far as I can see) is that older boats compete on such an even footing with the new stuff.... somthing that dispite what most classes say, is very rare in a UK dinghy class.
There should only be two reasons why a class should introduce changes.... to incourage more people to sail it by making it nicer to sail or reduce costs, which in turn encourages people to sail it.
If your new boat is faster than the existing boats won't that make the class more expensive and elitist and if it doesn't..... why are you getting all exited about a flying boat thats just the same?????????

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Bumble Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 12 Nov 05 Location: Taiwan Online Status: Offline Posts: 302	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bumble Report Post Quote Reply Topic: MK 4 OSPREY Posted: 13 Nov 05 at 2:03pm
	It never ceases to blind me with wonder as to why classes are forever trying to 'improve' by embracing new technologies. The Osprey's main attraction (so far as I can see) is that older boats compete on such an even footing with the new stuff.... somthing that dispite what most classes say, is very rare in a UK dinghy class. There should only be two reasons why a class should introduce changes.... to incourage more people to sail it by making it nicer to sail or reduce costs, which in turn encourages people to sail it. If your new boat is faster than the existing boats won't that make the class more expensive and elitist and if it doesn't..... why are you getting all exited about a flying boat thats just the same?????????

Pierre Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1532	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pierre Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 05 at 9:40am
	Can't wait for it. Although I have been told by my wife that I can't have one as I've got one already. (Mk3 GRP). She just doesn't understand the seriousness of the situation. Big boys toys; simply the best.

morph Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 12 Nov 05 Location: Great Britain Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote morph Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Nov 05 at 10:27pm
	At the moment only Selden and SuperSpar are being developed, the Selden has been trialled and has proved to meet the requirements of a modern responsive rig.
	KC

49erGBR735HSC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991	Post Options Post Reply Quote 49erGBR735HSC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Nov 05 at 10:43am
	Are the Ospreys intending in using gust responsive rigs like Bethwaite have developed? Edited by 49erGBR735HSC
	Dennis Watson 49er GBR735 Helensburgh S.C Boat Insurance from Noble Marine

morph Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 12 Nov 05 Location: Great Britain Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote morph Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Nov 05 at 10:43am
	No intention to reduce weight of hull.
	KC

49erGBR735HSC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991	Post Options Post Reply Quote 49erGBR735HSC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Nov 05 at 10:02am
	Do you think Vandercraft will be in on the act at some stage?
	Dennis Watson 49er GBR735 Helensburgh S.C Boat Insurance from Noble Marine

aardvark_issues Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 24 Jul 05 Location: Weston-Super-Mare Online Status: Offline Posts: 505	Post Options Post Reply Quote aardvark_issues Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Nov 05 at 9:51am
	does that mean the hulls are getting lighter too?

morph Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 12 Nov 05 Location: Great Britain Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote morph Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Nov 05 at 9:17am
	Watch out for the new Mk4 Osprey, official launch on the Ronstan Stand at the London Boat Show. There will be three on display at the Dinghy Exhibition in March. New builder is Hartley Laminates of Derby who also build the Kestrel and Supernova. Major re-design by Phil Morrison. Brand new patterns for hull and deck moulds have been produced by Ian Teasdale and Kevin Driver. This boat will 'fly'. The Osprey can now also carry Carbon spars, and Kevlar sails, Edited by Mark Jardine