Sunday, October 28, 2007

Some progress at last. I have molded a new main foil and centreboard. Different technique to last time and considerablly lighter, at 2kg. Will have to see if it is as strong as earlier versions.

Meanwhile had a sail of tiger last week and determined my sailboard mast was not stiff enough. I had some more bits of tube so have made up a stiffer one for next time.

On the good side the new AMAC 10% style mods to the wand and flap linkage has made the boat much more easy to sail. No crashes, no launching and easier take offs. The boat feels safer now to drive it hard without fear of launching at high speed. The old foils are home this week for a spay job, smooth is fast.