[darrelcani806]

Slow Hand
The composite boat should be with the Glass boats as the hull is a lot stiffer than wooden hulls.
I agree with people being able to build their own boat which should be encouraged. My concern is that if these people do not have a real competitive chance then they will be discouraged and the fleet size may diminish.
Not every body can afford a glass boat or for that matter want a glass boat but seriously if you don’t go glass your chances of winning a Championship or competing competitively at club level are doubtful. Hence to have trophies for both is sensible and supportive of the class and its original ethos.
But
This is not a reason to attempt to make the wooden hull as competitive as possible.
HelterSkelter

[darrelcani806]

Hi Slow Hand haven’t heard from you for some time and you are missed.
The composite Hull needs only the stiffening frames (final weight of elements and glue .30 kg) between the bulkheads to stop the possible flex in the top of the centre board case. I have tried a composite and the centre board case flexed but not a much as my wooden hull from the same builder. The hull on the composite is 8mm epoxy foam and very stiff.
I have been told that a forward frame is not necessary but it is easier to fit a frame and it will achieve greater stiffness than extending the floor runners as it ties all panel and deck elements together.
Another additional consideration is fitting a keel internally from the centre board case to the bow stem post. I hear people screaming weight but I have cut all elements for the keel and ring frame from syrian ceder (keel 19/19 mm frame supports 10/6) and 4mm ply and allowing for glue the weight is less than .550 kg.
All modifications can be retro fitted as it will be necessary to remove the front deck to modify the new mast step support.

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