Just out of curiosity- would it be possible to cut a few pounds by filling a laser with helium?
I know at least one America’s cup has used this technique to raise their waterline. Does that mean it isn’t illegal?
How much helium would it even take to fill a laser? If you were to fill it up from the stern plug, would it help to lift the bow up so the helium wouldn’t escape? I assume it would make the boat “bouncier”- would this make your boat faster or just more jumpy? How would you tell when your boat was completely full of helium? I suppose an indication would be your voice changing. Any other sneaky ideas that could make a one design boat a super boat?
I know at least one America’s cup has used this technique to raise their waterline. Does that mean it isn’t illegal?
How much helium would it even take to fill a laser? If you were to fill it up from the stern plug, would it help to lift the bow up so the helium wouldn’t escape? I assume it would make the boat “bouncier”- would this make your boat faster or just more jumpy? How would you tell when your boat was completely full of helium? I suppose an indication would be your voice changing. Any other sneaky ideas that could make a one design boat a super boat?