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#96041 - 01/15/07 10:45 PM Re: Rig [Re: Nieuwkerk]
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Bill,

Is this good looking enough ?





Indeed the sail just slides on.

Thanks for answering that question for me, Bob

Saves me time.



Wouter


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#96042 - 01/15/07 10:52 PM Re: Rig [Re: Wouter]
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Wouter - Yes it does.

While probably not important from a performance perspective, the material does lend itself well to hot graphics - just the stuff kids are looking for!!!

Thanks for the picture,
Bill

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#96043 - 01/15/07 11:03 PM Just fooling around with photo editor [Re: Nieuwkerk]
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#96044 - 01/16/07 12:34 AM Re: Just fooling around with photo editor [Re: Wouter]
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Nice!!!

This is where I thought (hoped) you were going with the design of the rig. Modern looks and easy to install.

Thanks for the visual.

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#96045 - 01/16/07 01:55 AM Re: Just fooling around with photo editor [Re: Wouter]
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You might want to check out these sails. This particular site will show the progression of Ezzy Windsurfing sails from 1994 to 2007...the newer sails have a much "cooler look" as well as superior performance. http://www.ezzy.com/2006/sails/rig_guides.cfm

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Bob

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#96046 - 01/16/07 10:45 AM F12 means what then? [Re: Wouter]
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Well what is F12 refering to then? One could only assume that F12 meant 12ft, F14 meant 14ft, F16 meant 16ft and f18 meant 18ft.

So maybe I should wait then til we work out what the 12 means, 12ft, 12 years or older, only sailed after 12.

I apologise then, I'll wait til you tell us how long the F12 is going to be.

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#96047 - 01/16/07 11:46 AM Re: F12 means what then? [Re: mattaipan]
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Matt,


The F18 is longer then 18 feet. (by almost 2 inches)

The F16 is longer then 16 feet. (by 5 inches)

Hell, even the F20 was longer then 20 feet. (by an inch)

We'll have to ask Darryl Barret about how long the F14 TRULY is.

Agreed the proposed F12 is longer then 12 feet by 10 inches and thus relatively more then the others but still it won't be the odd one out.


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I apologise then, I'll wait til you tell us how long the F12 is going to be.




Again, what are you exactly trying to say here.


Wouter
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#96048 - 01/16/07 01:09 PM Re: F12 means what then? [Re: mattaipan]
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Matt,

I know the original intent was to build a class of boats 12 feet long for kids. However, it seems that there are some benefits in making it slightly larger which seems to make sense.

The only downside to making it slightly longer is definitional (Is it an F12 or F13?). If a strict definition were used in naming the class, what are the stakes or issues in calling the class an F12 or an F13?

Thanks!
Bill

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#96049 - 01/16/07 01:58 PM Re: F12 means what then? [Re: Nieuwkerk]
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Quote:

Matt,

I know the original intent was to build a class of boats 12 feet long for kids. However, it seems that there are some benefits in making it slightly larger which seems to make sense.

The only downside to making it slightly longer is definitional (Is it an F12 or F13?). If a strict definition were used in naming the class, what are the stakes or issues in calling the class an F12 or an F13?

Thanks!
Bill



Bill & Matt,

I agree the name is purely semantics, or has evolved to that point. I think tying this boat to the most current (developmental) and popular Formula catamaran classes, through it's name, (and class structure) is an opportunity to lend stabilty and flow of sailors to the larger boats. Not to say that any other boat (PT, arufa) can't do the same thing.

The H20 is 19.5 and H16 is 16.58, we're splitting hairs here. Issues? Can't think of any real issues.

F13 is not a good choice for name, IMO.
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#96050 - 01/16/07 02:07 PM Re: F12 means what then? [Re: Nieuwkerk]
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I won't consider the name F13 for as long as whole societies refuse to have a 13th floor in high rise buildings.

Wouter
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