Nacra F16

Sorry if this is a re-post:
http://www.nacrasailing.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168:nacra-f16-launched&catid=35:news&Itemid=49

Looking at the dagger-boards the leading edge tappers toward the tip. This is counter intuitive to me, where in the old days the leading edge was straight. Any thoughts?

Fashion is a a great thing <img src="<>/wink.gif" alt="wink" title="wink" height="15" width="15" />

Straight trailing edges are less likely to get damaged in the case.

Anyone order one yet?

anyone even seen one live?

Anyone heard of how much they are supposed to cost?

I heard there are 4 or 5 going to Minnesota.

Just in time for Ice Boating Season!

Karl, strap it on, they're coming for you!

Oh I doubt there's any coming to minnesota. No nacra dealer here, and not much market for it here either, (which is flat out kiss!ng strange as we have more shoreline than any other state in the lower 48).

puddles don't count <img src="<>/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" />

There's a lot of water here.

The ice in your rummies doesn't count.

It is the

Land of 10,000 Lakes

after all.

Great for duck hunting and walleye fishing!

Oh, and ice hockey! Eh?

Go you Golder Gophers!

http://www.gophersports.com/blog/2011/11/patterson-named-wcha-co-defensive-player-of-the-week.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ApOs0ElEkk&feature=player_embedded

Cool sail number in that video.

Where is Karl???? Don't watch. Your head may explode!!! They are doing it again. Double trap with spin!!!! LOL <img src="<>/grin.gif" alt="grin" title="grin" height="15" width="15" />

I've never seen anyone do it with a Goodall mast, down boy! <img src="<>/laugh.gif" alt="laugh" title="laugh" height="15" width="15" />

I did it with a goodall mast last weekend 2 days in a row and have done it several times previously. The mast has never been an issue. And I have done this with anywhere from 125 kgs to 155 or so kgs.

Twin trapped under kite on a Taipan with a Taipan stick (lower hounds) about 160kg on board.

Chris P and I did it a few years back at Tradewinds (and won)... Taylor was following us the entire time yelling that our mast was about to break... I think he just wanted us to slow down.

Done properly, they can handle it. That said, we have also broken a mast doing it (okay so it was Chris and Dan... weighing 100kg each ;-). Officially I wouldn't recommend it.... Much like you aren't supposed to drive 200 Mph...... still can be fun though

Is anyone had a hands on experience? First shipment wa back in Dec

they are sailing it now @ the thailand regatta [varuna yacht club]

I'll be in Thailand, will try to go for a sail and report back

Thanks Jeff, looking forward to hear from you. I've ordered mine but it'll takes 6 months for delivery. Really want to know how it sails.

Haven't sailed it yet, but in person the boat looks awesome. Gunnar and Coen are both sailing them here- can't think of better test pilots!

I hear its an Infusion mast, (shorter obviously). what the F is nacra thinking there?!

Karl, you are aware you are an AHPC dealer and you're dumping on another providers product, right?

You're right Dave.

Dear NACRA,

I'm sorry for questioning the wisdom of putting a stiff butt mast on a little light boat.

Thanks,
Karl Brogger

(edit)- Ironically

Lil' Kim - Magic Stick

came up on itunes as I hit post. Made me laugh.