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    Posted: 12 Sep 06 at 11:16am

Originally posted by CT249

Before that limitation was brought in, the mid 1980s "Bradmill" won the "worlds" with a 32' wingspan. Masts were up to 45 feet. Boat weight were down to 99lb/45kg for the bare hull.

That is awesome!

* bows down to worship "Bradmill" *
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About the racks; someone (on SA I think) from the Association said that the racks have been extended (to 17' from 14', I think) to allow the boat to carry a 36ft tall rig for open races.

Old-time (ie the 1980s) skiffies will tell you that 17' is woosy. At one time the limit was 22'; only sailed on once and in light winds but it was a looooooooong way across.

Before that limitation was brought in, the mid 1980s "Bradmill" won the "worlds" with a 32' wingspan. Masts were up to 45 feet. Boat weight were down to 99lb/45kg for the bare hull. Budgets were over $200,000 per season, or about 7+ times the average income I think.
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Originally posted by Black no sugar

Originally posted by euphemism, who doesn't want to be seen swearing on the forum,

holy mother of cr@p

Originally posted by Prince Buster, who posts faster than he thinks,

soz i cant get that link, can you try not hyperlinking it cos right now its giving me an e-mail adress lol!

 

LOL LOL It's not a hyperlink, it's a hyperbole!



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Originally posted by aardvark_issues

Is it just me, or have they extended the racks? Would love to know why, as I cant believe it makes it easier to sail...


I thik its so they can heel it to windward easier and thus use the hydros as normal foils, like the moths do? Correct me if im talking out of my arse please
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Originally posted by euphemism, who doesn't want to be seen swearing on the forum,

holy mother of cr@p

Originally posted by Prince Buster, who posts faster than he thinks,

soz i cant get that link, can you try not hyperlinking it cos right now its giving me an e-mail adress lol!

 

LOL LOL It's not a hyperlink, it's a hyperbole!
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soz i cant get that link, can you try not hyperlinking it cos right now its giving me an e-mail adress lol!
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Is it just me, or have they extended the racks? Would love to know why, as I cant believe it makes it easier to sail...
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Holy mother of cr@p

I dread to imagine what the crashes are like

I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e!
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WOW!
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looks like a bit of fun

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