V Twin

And they have to use wood because?

In the class rules I note other materials are permitted, they could use lighter things in other areas, they could laminate all sorts of light panels and use them. They could make composites some wood some man made. The challenge should be precisely too make it light. There's not much of it, it's aimed at light folk, light folk are not for the most part as strong as big folk so find lifting stuff a strain, why why why insist on a weight minimum?

I'll tell you why, to satisfy the parsimonious nature that has always been prevalent and hinders this sport.

It's a bit early to call it a 'brand', but if I can find another builder, I've got V3 on the sketch pad, this time something I can lift , more suitable for lakes, but retaining the ease of use attributes, around 4 mtrs (3.99) but with the target weight of less than 35kgs all up, or I won't order it. Or if I can work out a way to build it differently, like you would with wood, but use foam panels instead, anyway that's a way off just yet.

I'm a bit inspired by the Farr 3.7 with kite except they are being the usual close minded class stupid, you'd think, they have an opportunity to start a new UK class, they could relax the minimum build weight, but no, it's got to be 50kgs, what is it with the dinghy minded, why is it everything has to be so heavy?

short term though, leading the jibsheets to racks a la 18ft skiffs is the way to go