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Weight on a Mozzie #240322
11/21/11 12:36 AM
11/21/11 12:36 AM
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Damo Offline OP
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Can any one tell me if me being 100kg would be resonably compettive sailing cat rig with kite?
Thanks Damien


Damien 1820 Raw Prawn (under construction)!!!
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Re: Weight on a Mozzie [Re: Damo] #240325
11/21/11 04:07 AM
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Hi Damien

There are many 95kg + skippers on cat-rigged mozzies who are very competitive, both in the heavy airs (naturally) and also in the light stuff.

It has been my observations that much of it comes down to the sail, so just be prepared to have to get a new sail to suit your weight. Generally, I have observed that a radially-cut sail tends to favour the lighter crews, while a cross-cut sail will respond more favourably with heavier crews. If you order a sail, ensure that the sail-maker knows your weight. He will then cut the sail with much more fullness in it to take maximum advantage of your natural righting moment! smile

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Re: Weight on a Mozzie [Re: Damo] #240336
11/21/11 04:46 AM
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Hi Damien,

I would agree with Steve's comments.

I am just over the 100kg mark, and my boat is an older timber one weighing about 60kg. When i purchased her about 9 years ago i ordered a new sail form goodall, due to at the time both state and national champs had Goodall's. When ordering the sail he asked me how much i weighed???? eek and after telling him how much i weight his comment was "we can cut some power into this one" grin

Now 9 years on and after some pretty "heavy" treatment, i am still extremely happy with the sail. Not by any means am i up the front of big fleets but the fun i am having now in the heavier conditions keeping them honest is great.

I think now that there are a lot of the newer hull shapes racing and my lack of ability is the major reason i am mid fleet at a nationals. OK mid to back..... smirk

But hay who really cares where you come as long as you are having fun on the water, it beats any day at work. smile

Re: Weight on a Mozzie [Re: Damo] #240337
11/21/11 07:39 AM
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Thank you both for the responses you have helped me with my query and makes a lot of sense
Cheers
Damien


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