The 5.9 is a very successful Twin wire SMOD. The weight has gone UP TO 192Kg from 180Kg and the sail area has gone down. This has enabled the boat to remain competitive in SCHRS handicap fleets. The design is an excellent all rounder with build quality that was so good sailors didn't need to buy new boats. I think the original quoted weight was 167Kg. Mine is an early boat and now over twenty years old. Despite that it is still a stiff boat and I still grin when I sail past a pitchpoled F18. The bouyancy in the bows is very reassuring when sailing in extreme conditions. Also you will struggle to find a cat that remains competitive with such a wide range of crew weights.

If you're fit enough to sail one of these cats properly 12Kg is nothing. Get your crew to spend a few minutes in the gym!

Cheshirecatman