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boomer
Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
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Topic: Junior Classes Posted: 10 Apr 05 at 7:12pm |
Does anyone know the ideal or maximum crew weights for the Optimist, Topper, Mirror & Laser 4.7m?
What class would you recommend for a lightweight who is too tall for the Oppy but dislikes the Topper? |
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Spot192
Really should get out more Joined: 28 Nov 04 Location: Germany Online Status: Offline Posts: 833 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 05 at 7:29pm |
i just know the maximum weight for optimists itīs 45kg and the 4.7 itīs
about 60 the minimum. would love to help you with the other classes but
we donīt have mirrors and toppers in germany.
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Jon Emmett
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 05 at 7:33pm |
I have to strongly disagree that the minimum weight for the 4.7 is 60KGs. If your lightweight is closer to 50 KGs than 40 and dislikes the Topper I would recommend the 4.7. Although the hull is longer than the Topper the sail area is actually much less!
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boomer
Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 05 at 7:40pm |
The crew weighs 42kgs & growing fast - would a Topper be best? We hope to try a 4.7 shortly.
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Spot192
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 05 at 7:48pm |
iīm weighing 54kg and always had a few problems in the 4.7 when it became windier. so just a statement from experience.
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Garry
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 05 at 8:02pm |
I would try the 4.7 assuming you have the power to pull it out the water and sheet the main etc. If necessary you can always spill wind or wind a couple of turns round the mast (or just watch from the club) on those big wind days.
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Garry
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Wave Rider
Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 909 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Apr 05 at 8:28pm |
Yeah thats true but if you cant control a boat in heavier weather i don't think it is the right choice for you really. I would go for the Topper because it now has the option of smaller main aswell,,,,,,,,,,i realise you said that you didnt like it so you could go for splash? |
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stuarthop
Really should get out more Joined: 22 Dec 04 Location: Nottingham Online Status: Offline Posts: 1040 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 12 Apr 05 at 12:42pm |
i left oppies at 50kg and went straight into 4.7s with no problems
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