SloopJohnB 322 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 What will the new rules do? From Daily Sail "The 2010 season will not only have new venues, but also new rules, which will make the boats faster and more spectacular. The TP52s new configuration includes a square topped mainsail, as well as bigger assymetric spinnakers on bowsprits instead of a spinnaker pole. Crew numbers are cut by two, which makes sailing more testing and more exciting. Also new is the new guest spot onboard every boat for each race." Have they changed the ballast ratio, otherwise they will be a bit tippy with 2 less railmeat and more sail area. The new guest spot could be this guy. viewtopic.php?f=45&t=12900 Link to post Share on other sites
Rockfield 0 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Have they changed the ballast ratio, otherwise they will be a bit tippy with 2 less railmeat and more sail area. John, TNZ have had their TP out in the new configuration for about the last month, looks pretty sharp. Believe it or not, I have been told that the new box rule allows them to remove internal ballast as well. You want tippy, you got it, makes them good for an actual TransPac tho ... Cheers. R. Link to post Share on other sites
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