![]() ![]() The wingmast is very well proven - proven not to work on most small monos, that is. The Formula 18, Formula 16 and A Class cat guys use booms for a reason, even when they have wide travellers. One also has to wonder what one could gain by leaving the boom off - after all, if you DO sail high angles downwind then you often only need an incredibly light and cheap boom, so they give superior sail shape at minimal cost. Similarly, the Micro Cuppers and Elliott 5.9s (which are pretty comparable boats) don't sail high angles downwind, so they need booms. ![]() One suspects there's going to be a lot of time reaching back and forth getting frustrated with the inability to sail low and close to course. The FF's rig is 25% smaller, but even in ideal conditions the FF never gets close to sailing angles high enough for an assy, much less a boomless main. The hull weight is similar to that of the Flying 15, which has a longer waterline length and could well be lighter in racing trim. The boomless rig and assy appear to be possibly problematic. The size and general concept is nice, but some of the details appear to be a little bit like throwing Formula One kit like wings, head leashes and fat tires onto a small campervan in the hope that they will make it go fast.
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