Trapeze+Asymmetric for lightweights

Originally posted by G.R.F. +1 for the L3k Excellent Boat, only boat we can truly say to have planed up wind with.

+1 also

I seem to recall that when Frank Bethwaite was asked to design the Laser 2 (= 3k hull shape), he was asked to use the Laser 1 as a starting point and drop the shape he'd used on the Tasar. Hence the similarity of Lasers 1 & 2, although according to his book he was careful to shape the stern quarters of the 2 to avoid the high-speed instability apparently inherent in the Laser 1. He attributes the L2 hull mostly to his Cherub design that was successful at the time.

Don't forget that the 9ers and recent designs are largely Julian Bethwaite's work, rather than his dad's.

http://www.boatsandoutboards.com/view/F222640

http://www.boatsandoutboards.com/view/F222457

http://www.boatsandoutboards.com/view/F221377

A few to get you going.

Edited by les5269

Nick

Are you coming to the dinghy show this weekend. If you are come see myself and medway maniac on the 3000 Class Stand.


Dan

having sailed all three (and at the right crew weight) 405, L3000 (&LII) and
29er with a novice trap crew. Go for the L3000. It will be an all round less
fraught experience and therefore more fun. There is much more
commitment ( confidence ) required from the crew on a 29er and without it
will be unpleasant.

edit: you'll also find it hard to get rid of a 405, and they are a far less well
thought out boat than a L3000.

Edited by Jack Sparrow