Rocket Racoon
Printed From: Yachts and Yachting Online
Category: Dinghy classes
Forum Name: Dinghy development
Forum Discription: The latest moves in the dinghy market
URL: http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11559
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Topic: Rocket Racoon
Posted By: iGRF
Subject: Rocket Racoon
Date Posted: 16 Jul 14 at 11:01am
Check this out..
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Posted By: Medway Maniac
Date Posted: 16 Jul 14 at 11:59am
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Length, beam, weight? Or is it just a low-rider Moth. Whatever, too tippy for your skill levels. ------------- http://www.wilsoniansc.org.uk" rel="nofollow - Wilsonian SC http://www.3000class.org.uk" rel="nofollow - 3000 Class |
Posted By: blaze720
Date Posted: 16 Jul 14 at 12:03pm
You simply must have one though ! 
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Posted By: Steve411
Date Posted: 16 Jul 14 at 12:15pm
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New Foiler Moth from Aardvaark. ------------- Steve B RS300 411 https://www.facebook.com/groups/55859303803" rel="nofollow - RS300 page |
Posted By: iGRF
Date Posted: 16 Jul 14 at 12:24pm
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That guy makes really neat boats, length beam weight? No idea it just looks the don which is all that matters, his other rocket looked brill, if I were still young, dumb and full of.. I'd have one, in fact by now I'd prabably have two.
He's also a really nice guy, I only met him once at the dinghy show, but had time to put up with my stupid questions without rolling his eyes too much. Light? The last one I saw was 35kgs all up and his suggested launch method is put it on your head and walk in until it floats off.. ------------- https://www.corekite.co.uk/snow-accessories-11-c.asp" rel="nofollow - Snow Equipment Deals https://www.corekite.co.uk" rel="nofollow - New Core Kite website |
Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 16 Jul 14 at 12:36pm
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That does look stunning. The wings are very high up - I assume this is because people are taking the Veal Heal to more extreme angles?
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Posted By: Medway Maniac
Date Posted: 16 Jul 14 at 12:40pm
Time then to start shaping the wings such that the leeward, more upright one acts as a sail ------------- http://www.wilsoniansc.org.uk" rel="nofollow - Wilsonian SC http://www.3000class.org.uk" rel="nofollow - 3000 Class |
Posted By: iGRF
Date Posted: 16 Jul 14 at 12:47pm
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I'm sure it probably does have a bit of what we used to call end plate effect which happens when you 'close the slot' (the gap between the bottom of the sail and the hull) this was another bi product of the sliding mast track, the track goes forward and the foot shuts right down to the deck, the only way to go upwind.
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Posted By: I luv Wight
Date Posted: 16 Jul 14 at 6:42pm
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Looks like a Womble - 1970's by Pete Conway - which the RS300 resembles too... ;-) ------------- " rel="nofollow - http://www.bloodaxeboats.co.uk" rel="nofollow - http://www.bloodaxeboats.co.uk Andy P foiling Int Moth GBR3467 Freedom 21 Codling |
Posted By: 17mika
Date Posted: 16 Jul 14 at 9:55pm
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I think it's a one-off though, for the time being. I cannot see for example how to disassemble the wings, everything seems bonded toghether.
I do really like the idea of the forward wings which cover the cockpit controls and do some endplating effecr, and I'd bet that there's even some more to see when the boat is completed and rigged. I can't wait so see it finished (also because mine is next :D) |
Posted By: Neptune
Date Posted: 17 Jul 14 at 10:18am
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Do the wings have to come off a moth? ------------- Musto Skiff and Solo sailor |
Posted By: Steve411
Date Posted: 17 Jul 14 at 10:22am
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Sub-zero on the cool wall (until it's painted lime green anyway).
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Posted By: hobbiteater
Date Posted: 17 Jul 14 at 10:47am
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now some matt varnish on that would be cool
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Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 17 Jul 14 at 11:03am
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If Batman was a dinghy sailor, I think we now know what he would sail.
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Posted By: 17mika
Date Posted: 17 Jul 14 at 1:10pm
No, it's just a usability thing. but I guess not a lot of people would buy a boat with wings that are not detachable. One cool thing of the moth is that once disassembled it is really small and easy to transport. Really looking forward to seeing it finished  |
Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 17 Jul 14 at 1:31pm
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I'm just picturing that on a roofrack at 70mph - would the car take off, do you think?
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Posted By: Steve411
Date Posted: 01 Aug 14 at 5:56pm
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Posted By: Bootscooter
Date Posted: 01 Aug 14 at 7:03pm
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Disappointed by the colour. Ford RS ASBO green or orange would have looked good (but with a weight penalty) ------------- |
Posted By: iGRF
Date Posted: 01 Aug 14 at 7:57pm
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Shut Up Bitches!
Somebody ring the style police! An abomination has occurred. Get some paint stripper quick! Who did that? Shoot him/her, shoot the entire family, make certain they can never breed.  ------------- https://www.corekite.co.uk/snow-accessories-11-c.asp" rel="nofollow - Snow Equipment Deals https://www.corekite.co.uk" rel="nofollow - New Core Kite website |
Posted By: PeterG
Date Posted: 01 Aug 14 at 9:16pm
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It did look much better matt black - Hotblack Desiato would have loved it. ------------- Peter Ex Cont 707 Ex Laser 189635 DY 59 |
Posted By: Jack Sparrow
Date Posted: 01 Aug 14 at 10:27pm
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I'm trying to work out the benefits of this design... other than the PR value. And I have currently failed. I'm sure Mike has a an argument though. ------------- http://www.uk3-7class.org/index.html" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Class Website https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092602470772759/" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Building - Facebook Group |
Posted By: craiggo
Date Posted: 01 Aug 14 at 11:13pm
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I'm guessing that its an experiment to try and see if solid wings can be built lighter than racks and all the associated gubbins of tramps etc.
The 14s have tried it recently with a couple of boats as has Clive Everest with his Cherub, although clearly there are some benefits on a trapeze boat that aren't necessarily there on a moth. So come on Cookey enlighten us? |
Posted By: Bootscooter
Date Posted: 01 Aug 14 at 11:26pm
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Is aero-lift a minor benefit also?
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Posted By: iiitick
Date Posted: 01 Aug 14 at 11:47pm
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Posted By: iGRF
Date Posted: 01 Aug 14 at 11:54pm
What like you did on that Miracle? ------------- https://www.corekite.co.uk/snow-accessories-11-c.asp" rel="nofollow - Snow Equipment Deals https://www.corekite.co.uk" rel="nofollow - New Core Kite website |