In my opinion there are very few mods that are made that make any difference in performance they just make the boat more usable.
The only modification I have seen that I do strongly object to are the transom corner inserts which reduce the possibility of the mainsheet getting caught.
Most others are done in ignorance rather than a desire to cheat.
I assume you mean other than a non-class sail? That one is the most common, and obvious. And accepted.
Yes in terms of sails I'm thinking slightly more blatantly non-standard. I've uploaded pictures of a few examples I've found of various different designs. The first looks like a standard sail but is fully battened. The second is similar but made out of mylar rather than dacron and the third...well the third one is shall we day different but by all accounts faster (at least for the more full bodied sailor).
Any thoughts about potential performance or improvements?
That first sail is not fully battened those are 'depth' lines so you can judge the curve of the sail easier. If you look closely you can see the battens and they look pretty standard.
As for the other 2 if anyone turned up at Hunts with one they would be told to use something more appropriate or sail in the handicap fleet with an adjusted PY.
-definitely adding a performance, "turbo" type sail
-adding a trapeze or "hiking rack" see video:
-slight modifications, adding stays, jib halyard, jib and sprit for an asym (sort of like an RS, they point better, more comfortable hiking and reaching whoo! $$$$$$capsizing )
-modding the entire hull to make it more like a skiff or catamaran, less surface area more hiking power, a fun project for an old hull
-adding stickers, and decals lol
Would one be able to exchange the deck cleats for a cleat that is attached directly to the mainsheet block? Would this be illegal?
Would one be able to exchange the deck cleats for a cleat that is attached directly to the mainsheet block? Would this be illegal?
Would one be able to exchange the deck cleats for a cleat that is attached directly to the mainsheet block? Would this be illegal?
I still get called a cheat for using a rooster 8.1 rig in light airs.
The 8.1 rig suits our lake well so yes even with the PY its almost a guaranteed win, thats why they don't like me using it, the latest comment was if you swap rigs you stay with the lowest PY all season being the 8.1 then the heavy airs using the radial you would still be handicapped as the 8.1.
Rig a trapeze. There are some pics somewhere out there, believe those were from a few kids down under