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    Posted: 12 Jan 06 at 6:02pm

29er stats are 12.5sq m up wind sail area so prob 9m main and 3 .5 jib with a 15sq m gennaker
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Does anyone know what the required weight to sail a L5000 is ???
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I think that people read too much into suggested crew weights, sure being the ideal weight will make you faster in the long run but only once you're used to the boat.

Why do people not ask about suggested crew ability. It's easy to say you didn't win because you were too light or too heavy, but at the end of the day it's probably because someone sailed better than you.

Have a test sail, if you enjoy it... buy one!
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In that case what level of skill do you need to sail a L5000 (and whats the absulute minimum crew weight)
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Probably 130kg, how much do you weigh?

 
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The equalisation charts go down to about 130kg, but the racks would be right out so you'd definitely need baby bars! As for skill level I'll let you know when I've figured out if I can sail mine 
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It might be possible to sail a 5000 at slightly less than 130kg, but the major problem would be righting her from capsize. The boat is a "heavy" boat to right and when we had to do it with 140kg on the tip of a board, it took ages. Another thing that would help on a 5000 would be to have a crew with reasonable upper body strength to help bagging a 33sqm kite.
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I think our combined weight would be 125 kg but we're not thinking of getting anything untill probably next season.
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Posts: 1991 		Post Options Post Options   Quote 49erGBR735HSC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jan 06 at 10:07pm
Plenty of time for both you and your crew to get down the gym and add 5kg each. Would be worth it, 5ks are great boats for the budget. Alternatively if you can't get your weight up, theres always the 4000 and RS800 to consider.
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