Originally Posted by taipanfc
TA, to clarify with your diagram, the taipan with wings is 2.66m wide as the rules state that the measurement is taken from leeward hull. So I could put 16cm wings on either side.


Ahh, got you. Did not read the rule, however all else applies. Disadvantage is just not as small as I thought. Think of the weight of the hull and rig being brought closer to the pivot. Would be like only half trapping or hiking rather then full.