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Asuncion, Paraguay | From the LR2 pictures it looks like the boat should sail in its longest waterline, not with the bow up atitude seen in the photos.
It might have happened due to the kid's lack of experience or because the tiller extension was too short, but perhaps the rear beam could be displaced forward to force them to seat in the right place? Or maybe that will be a problem downwind?
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Asuncion, Paraguay | Once the kids sit in the right position, Im sure the bow will sit in a bit further, probably doesn't help that Billy's son is 12 kg below what it was designed for either. If I have to change anything it will be to add a bit of volume aft but Im loath to do that as I wanted the boat to be largely pitchpole proof so we don't scare the kids while they are still learning.
We will learn more this weekend when they are out again and hopefully we will see a bit more breeze so that they can push the boats a bit harder. Great news! It will certainly float on its design waterline with the right weight, more breeze and correct seating. Luiz | | | Re: more build pics
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Finland | I don't think you have to change anything. It's absolutly the same thing on both the Tabby and the DS 12, where you put the weight is of great importance and it takes a good part of skill to make the cat go fast. So may the best sailor, not the best boat win the race.
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NZ | I don't think you have to change anything. It's absolutely the same thing on both the Tabby and the DS 12, where you put the weight is of great importance and it takes a good part of skill to make the cat go fast. So may the best sailor, not the best boat win the race. Have since found out that Bill's son is only 36kg, so its no wonder its riding high. On the plus side even though there was little wind this past weekend, we found out that a 36kg kid can right the boat by themselves which is always good :-) Hopefully the forecast 15-20 knots for this coming weekend will arrive and we can have some fun pushing the boats a bit :-) | | | Re: more build pics
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Finland | Good luck, the F12 is not a problem even for a kid in +15 knots. Some other cats can get difficult even for adults in +15 knots...
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Asuncion, Paraguay | If you could get a roto molded hulled boat at minimum weight to set up large fleets would they apeel to every one or just training academy's? Is this good for the class as a whole, what do you people think? Inexpensive boats at low cost will appeal to many sailors. IMHO More F12s is good news for the class, regardless the brand or make.
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