Hey Steve, why not include "F16" or "Taipan 4.9" in your signature now smile
And how about a write-up on your experiences on the Taipan4.9 (or is it a fully equipped F16 by now)?

We have beaten the alu mast extrusion discussion to death repeatedly earlier. Short summary, masts from even the same die will be different as the die is worn over time. Uniform bending characteristics comes, as you specify, from a tightly controlled OD mast design.

The olympic boat better be thightly, and I mean really thight, Marstrøm thight, one design. This is a big problem with manual labour! Even Laser sails are different as they are built with a manual process.


I see no big risks here smile