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    Posted: 20 Mar 07 at 9:58pm
So you could sail a 12footer but not a 5oh! HEHE see what British Waterways have to say about that!
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It depends on how you look at it though because a twelve footer has a fixed 12ft bowsprit therfore you could(or they would) say that it is 24ft i.e. 8 mt approx. and would tell you to bugger off! I'll stick to the cherub thanks only one wire and nobody's managed to get out on that yet!
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Originally posted by redback

I think its not enough to just make a boat lighter or put more sail on her.  That only improves the performance a bit.  The improved speed will require a different hull shape to maximise the effect. 

I'll remind you of that, Redback, should you complain about the PY on my V3k this season. I'll be taking a voluntary 20 point hit, which should meet your criterion.

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I have two pennies to shove in- a "clubman" strict OOD 505 with a carbon rig retailing for about £7000 including reasonable rags would fit the 'gap' for boats single trap and heavier sailors.

In terms of the 59er with a trap- it is a pretty wide boat, probably not the best trapeziing side deck shape along the hull, and a mast which was specifically lightened so as NOT to take a trap.

But I reckon there will be a 39er at some point which may hit your numbers and wish list. Brit's need to think international again  and get a bit out of the predominant UK SMODs IMHO.
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A "Clubman 5o" is a great idea.  Good in all wind conditions, fast enough to sail the angles downwind, pivoting board for shallow waters, adjustable enough to be fun in all conditions, capable of carrying 180kg and not to cramped for a tall person.  Hang on aren't we talking Osprey?
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Originally posted by redback

A "Clubman 5o" is a great idea.  Good in all wind conditions, fast enough to sail the angles downwind, pivoting board for shallow waters, adjustable enough to be fun in all conditions, capable of carrying 180kg and not to cramped for a tall person.  Hang on aren't we talking Osprey?

DOH !!! 

 
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