Mirjam,

Welcome to the class and forum, indeed.

And let me extent this welcome by inviting you to the Zandvoort F16 event, Global Challenge, 12-19 aug 2007.

They are expecting a few boats from all over the worlds and it will be a bonanza for sailors new to the F16 class and boats. You'll learn heaps in those days, more then you can discover yourself in 1 to 2 seasons of sailing. There will be several other newbie crews/sailors at the event, so you certainly won't be alone.

Wouter

hi all,
nothing about alu dagger boards?
here in Italy some cats are using this, can be ideal for home builders
regards
Emanuele

I'm very aware of aluminium daggerboards and rudderboards. Indeed I've seen them on Mattia catamarans and even Topcat catamarans.

For the F16's these were indeed never seriously considered. It was easy enough to get foam/fibre boards.

Wouter

Wouter,
yes i'm referring to the Mattia daggerboards. They have a plus...the price.
another question, can you give me some info about the mast
profile (alu) used in F16 (Taipan and Blade)e.g. dimensions and weight?
Is it the same of the Capricon F18?
Thanks
Emanuele

Emanuele,



Not the same as the capricorn mast.

150mm x 63mm and, about 1.65 kg per meter.

It is however a true wingmast, in fact that exteriour profile is as good as the same the carbon A-cat masts.

Wouter

Emanuele; If you are going to sail solo I would definately consider a Carbon Mast. They are alot easier to right after a capsize. (See the numerous posts regarding righting a Blade single handed) You shouldn't need pillow cases, trash bags etc.

Thanks Wouter - MarkP
for the info, Actually I have some profiles
(1 Marstroem carbon A class,
1 carbon A class broken,
1 aluminium l. 9000 with a section similar to the A Italian production

error on the key board, excuse me
1 aluminium l. 8500 profil Capricorn.
Well, for my next boat I have the mast!
For the 3rd item I must misure it, I think is good for the F16.


My real problem is this: I already have two cats, a F18 (for sale) and a A Class, but I normally go with a Mattia Esse for regattas.
In the next future i think the F16 can be a good soluction,for goin solo and with my wife.
I'm looking for the Blade plans but the real problem is the time to build it.
Ciao!!!
Emanuele

Viruscat,




A good alternative is to buy the hulls and finish the cat up yourself from there. That is a considerable savings in time and also still allows you to fune-tune all the important things to personal preference.

Wouter