Ya know Mike... I agree to a certain extent BUT.. I've run next to and been passed by some real heavy-weights (size-wise)... folks who've weighed in 45 to 65 pounds heavy. So raising the total-rig weight to me is just gonna cause hernias lifting boats out of the water.
However, for some of the smaller classes, like J, AX, A, B upping the weight (as has been done already somewhat) enabled people of 'normal' size to be competitive without building an expensive composite boat.
I'm afraid that making boats better able to handle rough water or wind calls for a whole different design boat, lengthwise, hull shape, etc... maybe those capsule boats with power trim are the answer HUH!?!?
Nope - KISS
However, for some of the smaller classes, like J, AX, A, B upping the weight (as has been done already somewhat) enabled people of 'normal' size to be competitive without building an expensive composite boat.
I'm afraid that making boats better able to handle rough water or wind calls for a whole different design boat, lengthwise, hull shape, etc... maybe those capsule boats with power trim are the answer HUH!?!?
Nope - KISS
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