Thanx Barry, <br>What is it they do to get the weight up to iF20 minimum ? <br>That's a 40 pound increase ! <br>It's no wonder these boats are so fast on the water !<br><br>
I have big problems with PC weight quotes
[Re: mhb]
#4106 11/22/0104:47 AM11/22/0104:47 AM
The only difference between EU I-20 and US I-20 is the 5 % more sailarea. Just maybe the EU carbon mast is heavier to, but I don't believe that I-20 mast blanks are heavier then IF20 minimum of 18 kg's 40 pounds. <br> <br>Now to win 11,5 kg = 25 pounds on the mast alone seems like a bit to much to believe. A low estimate given to me by a well known A-cat builder gives 1,1 kg * 9,5 + 0,5 kg's = 11 kg's. Now this is a minimum and only 7 kg's lighter than iF20 minimum <br> <br>I really don't believe that PC builders lighter boards or something to get the US weight down. Especially not when they have not redesigned I-17 board and just used I-18 boards for that. iF20 weight of 190 min is including all, maybe the given weight is ex. genaker equipment or something/ <br> <br>Just my personal opinion but very much based on facts. <br> <br>Wouter<br><br>
Wouter Hijink Formula 16 NED 243 (one-off; homebuild) The Netherlands
Re: I have big problems with PC weight quotes
[Re: Wouter]
#4107 11/26/0109:32 AM11/26/0109:32 AM
There is a difference in boards and rudders between the different years of the I20 in the US. Originally the boards and rudders were built much heavier. I wonder if this could account for some of the difference. <br> <br>Mike Hill <br>H20 #791 <br><br><br>
Barry, <br> <br>What equipment did you have on the boat when you weighed it at 388? Sails, mast, safety equip, ..... I would also like to hear what other folks thought that their boat weighs. I know I've pulled that boat around on the beach a lot and it feels like about the same weight as my H20 but that is just by feel. <br> <br>Mike Hill <br>H20 #791 <br><br><br>