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nacra f-16s

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(@sailerpt)
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Just got our new Nacra f-16s in at Key Sailing today. I put one together and wow what a sexy boat. just wish i was smaller so i could race the damn thing


 
Posted : March 29, 2012 8:56 pm
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UNI!


 
Posted : March 29, 2012 9:00 pm
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another reason to get back in shape, heh ?

Although, why not try racing it at the weight you're at ?

Just don't forget to trim for speed rather then to keep yourself out on the wire.

The performance hit may be smaller then you expect.


 
Posted : March 30, 2012 2:18 am
(@sailerpt)
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that's what im thinking wouter. i will test sailing it today to see what tuning needs to be done


 
Posted : March 30, 2012 8:45 am
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well, what was the result of your test sail?


 
Posted : March 31, 2012 5:07 pm
(@sailerpt)
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did not get a chance to get on the water, but soon. i will keep you guys up to date


 
Posted : April 1, 2012 8:24 am
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I'll post my gopro video here in a little bit. <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" />


 
Posted : April 2, 2012 8:35 pm
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR4hp96DTkw


 
Posted : April 2, 2012 10:54 pm
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nice.....

wind was light, wasn't it?


 
Posted : April 3, 2012 7:15 am
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