Twin trapeeze boats?

Originally posted by RyanV49er So what do you think would win between a 49er and your i14?

well, here's a theory, a bear in mind I've not sailed a 49er and the last time I i14'd was over 10yrs ago (but since when did actual knowledge stop someone on this forum from putting forward a view!)

(rests one arm on bar for support (it's after 5.30 en France)) for me:

 i14 would have it over a 49er in any kind of waves upwind (hull shape, wings and t-foils) and in anything over 25knts I'd rather be in the i14. It gets more interesting on flat inland stuff and there I reckon the 49er has the edge upwind and it's probably going to be even downwind (i14 might shade it) but overall the 49er is probably faster.  When the 49er came out, it was probably faster than the i14's across the board, except in a blow, but now, I'd say the i14 is the quicker machine, a bit more 'chuckable' especially in tight situations (i.e. pre-start) and would have the edge due to the t-foils, more tweakable rig and more sea-friendly hull shapes now out there.

... but what the heck, could be totally wrong!

Originally posted by Merlinboy there are some pretty handy sailors in the 9er class!!!!!!

I've heard there's a select handful

49er easily! what do you mean the only otherfast boat is an 800 what about a 14??

49er as long as the guys sailing it kept it upright, it would win by some way. The 9er has a lot more sail area and lots of leverage to act against the huge sails.

Originally posted by Merlinboy 49er easily! what do you mean the only otherfast boat is an 800 what about a 14??

Well... we sail on as small resivour  and not many big boats are there, mostly things like 600's/700's, 400's, toppers, lasers the fastest being a 800 & B14.

Although there is one I14 that comes to alton rarely but never races.

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