Modernising old boats

   Its 'doable' but unfortunately that doesnt mean it'll be any good...

The fireballs talked about switching to assys a while back and even built a test boat but decided to stick with the pole kite.
The alto theory is nice but having seen it up close id rather have a 5oh... especialy with the monster kite.

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Isis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Sep 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2753	Post Options Post Reply Quote Isis Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Modernising old boats Posted: 11 Sep 07 at 3:06pm
	Its 'doable' but unfortunately that doesnt mean it'll be any good... The fireballs talked about switching to assys a while back and even built a test boat but decided to stick with the pole kite. The alto theory is nice but having seen it up close id rather have a 5oh... especialy with the monster kite.

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 07 at 2:53pm
	Now where did you get that idea I wonder? Its already been done. http://www.altoboats.com

Ross Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 02 May 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1163	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ross Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Sep 07 at 2:02pm
	Just thinking, putting asymmetric kites on old boat designs, feasible?. The 505 is a monster boat. Update the sail shape, twin string asymmetric? A project I'm willing to look into, just for a laugh.
	Ross If you can't carry it, don't sail it!