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    Posted: 08 Feb 22 at 6:05am
My old Parker 470 had adjustable rocker.  All you had to do was apply rig tension.  Unfortunately this characteristic was not by design.
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We had an idea for changing the shape of an IACC yacht using two large carbon tubes running to the stem from around the chainplates. The aim was to increase the waterline length after measurement and whilst sailing. In those days waterline length was everything (that's why often they sailed around with load of water in the bilges). They made all the parts for it but they never got it installed- which was a bit of a pity - I think the sailors were not keen on the idea!
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Laser Vago would like a word as the reigning champion of bendy hulls

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Originally posted by iGRF

Originally posted by fab100


Originally posted by Chris Bowen

A few more pictures -
https://www.mun-setubal.pt/barco-a-vela-nasce-em-setubal/


why does it say RS on the outer stern quarter?
If they’ve not thought that, or the ‘pornstar’ thing thru, what else have they messed up?
Those decks look like a nightmare to make stiff enough too.
So it’s a ‘no’ from me


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it's PS For PornStar of course, they're f**ked with the name already.

Give me some credit please. I know, what it’s supposed to be, but it’s only a stroke away. I’ll leave it at that or Mark will have to yellow-card me
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What name do porn stars normally have? Probably something naff, Italian or French, Mario or Francois, Brandi?
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Originally posted by iGRF

Lots of old pale male and stale folk there. Must admit it looks better on the trailer from a perspective point of view than those on water pics that make it look really too chunky.


Indeed, what we think of the style of it doesn't matter very much. People might start thinking it looks very nice if it overtakes us in F2 or blasts past upright when our Lasers are upside down. I have reservations about some details, but it looks like what I'd expect, give the decisions made about variable beam and a single sail. (personally I'm unsure that either of those criteria are what I might choose for a class)

You say it looks chunky, I think they've chosen a high freeboard to help make the hull a stiff beam structure.

I suspect, with the big wedge of EUSSR money involved, the business plan may not involve waiting around for a lot of affluent middle aged amateurs to build the class? I won't be surprised to see the creation of a 'prestigeuos' event for pro/squad/national team sailors where this is the prescribed equipment. It's closer to the way things are done in other branches of sport.

Personally, I'd like a go in one.
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Here is a video of the N12 with an adjustable hull shape

https://youtu.be/ne_rlswt1B8
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Seems clear that is not the same boat as the one being towed earlier in the thread….they don’t even seem to have a prototype relationship.

Questioning the weight…..the hull seems doable? But making the sitting out bits both light and robust looks challenging?

For a moment I thought it might be a double skin sail on a dinghy….but from another angle definitely not.
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I think it looks alright to be fair… if I got one it would have to be called ‘Martini’ for the obvious gag (reflex)
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For a bit of irony, 'Portstar' is an NZ company that does roto-moulding!
https://portstarplastics.co.nz/
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