cobba
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Post by cobba on Dec 27, 2012 18:20:40 GMT -12
I see the minimum boat length for the Waikato 2 day race is 10 feet. Does this apply to any other race or event.
I have a 12 foot tinny but also an 8 foot 6 tinny which I like running the Seagull on.
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Post by Rex NZ on Dec 30, 2012 5:56:55 GMT -12
It's really up to each skipper to determine the suitability of their equipment
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Post by ross on Jan 23, 2013 6:54:35 GMT -12
The minimum boat length was brought in because we have lost a few boats and motors over the years in the first few miles as river is very fast with pressure waves , but it states in the rules that if you can prove to the safety inspector prior to the race that you wont sink if filled with water and have good free board a shorter boat is possible , max one person on small boats !
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Post by thetinker on Mar 5, 2013 20:54:15 GMT -12
cobba be interesting to see if longer boat goes better then short one. Seagulls like water line length. You may need to move around the boat to trim it for the best speed.ßs
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cobba
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Post by cobba on Mar 6, 2013 13:35:15 GMT -12
Thanks Tinker. It was an interesting to see there was little difference in performance in my 12 foot tinny with a 40 plus then a Silver Century. The Silver had more power into the current and into the wind but not much difference in speed. So hull design and boat trimming is where alot of gains can be made. Some small sailing dinghy hulls could be interesting, or build something from plans on the internet. Of course the ultimate boat would be one you design yourself (If it works). So many choices.
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Post by thetinker on Mar 6, 2013 13:45:06 GMT -12
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