::
:: For the Long Distance + Fun Series only, I've proposed
:: eliminating the weight limit. Please see LD series
:: proposals.
::
:: mb
::
:: :: LEAVE THE WEIGHT LIMIT ALONE>>>> PLEASE 880 lb IS
:: :: IDEAL!..
:: ::
The weight limit at 880 lbs is ideal. Lighter weight equals lower
loads on the boat. I've raced with 1,000+ on the boat (ocean, years
ago). The boat isn't as fun. Feels like a destroyer upwind, slower
downwind. It's too crowded and at least one crew is just a lump on
the rail. The only time the boat is measurably faster with lots of
weight is at the high end of the No. 1 and that's when the loads on
the boat and rig are really high. You are wearing out your No. 1
really fast.
I'm one of the "bigger" drivers and I am at no disadvantage against
small skippers and "bigger" crews. (If your crew is hiking
significantly harder than the driver it's probably because your
lifelines are too loose.)
-Tom
