F12 enthousiasts,

At the following link I have placed a document that is intended to set the first steps in getting this design project structured properly.

www.xs4all.nl/~whijink/formula_12/The_Formula_12_sailboat_project.doc

It is a word 97 file.

This 280 post breanstorm session we had over the last 7 days was both inspiring and overwhelming. But the time has come to make sure that the efforts of one volunteer build on those of another and that with each step we get closer to completing the design and building of a prototype.

I'm back at work so I too will have to work alot more efficiently then I have done of the last couple of days.

On the work done already I say that this project has a really promising outlook. Sure we'll encounter some setbacks and hick-ups along the way but the numbers have already shown that this basic F12 setup has ample merit. To name one example. Performance approaching that of the H16 is expected and that is really fast for a 12 foot design. Also the goal of 3000 US$ or less seems very reasonable even with bought rudders and such.

So I propose to start implementing the steps described in the document and get this project under way properly so mangan can build our prototype !

Who is with me !?



Wouter