Atom Ant 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 OK possibly a silly question but I've often wondered why someone doesn't design a big paper tiger? Say an 8.5 for arguments sake, planing hulls, perhaps without the reverse sheer we all know & love. Would it be a weapon or a dog? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 225348.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 We have conformation. Yes it was a silly question Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thanks wise guys! I was thinking more along the lines of something a bit racier - which was why I used the example of an 8.5 seeing as they appear to be race focused. That shining example Squid put up isn't exactly a racing version. Probably skids along ok though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Back in the day they were racers but time has moved on. Cheers, Wise Guy Jnr I do bow my head to Mr Squids vastly superior wiseguyness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrWolf 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 OK possibly a silly question but I've often wondered why someone doesn't design a big paper tiger? Say an 8.5 for arguments sake, planing hulls, perhaps without the reverse sheer we all know & love. Would it be a weapon or a dog? Its a very dated hull shape, you can do a lot better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 173 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 the GBE was originally envisaged as a tortured ply boat and of course JT has done a lot better with the shape on Attitude and Epsom Salts. Brucie's little mini multi has some just awesome curves goin' on - bend it till it breaks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
broadoak 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 A bigger version of the Paper Tiger was built. It was called a Tiger Shark They were 18' long and had a beam of 8' so they could be put on a trailer. Ours had 2 on trapeze. They were all grp and lots of fun to sail. We widened ours to a beam of 10' so we could push it harder. We regularly beat the Hobie 18'. A frind of ours who also widened his ran a gennaker as well. That made it exciting in a bit of a chop! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samin 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 OK possibly a silly question but I've often wondered why someone doesn't design a big paper tiger? Say an 8.5 for arguments sake, planing hulls, perhaps without the reverse sheer we all know & love. Would it be a weapon or a dog? It would be a dog. The hull shape would be very draggy in light airs, potentially fast in the breeze but all round not a winner. The Formula 28 "Charlston" is basically a 28ft beach Cat with a modern hull shape but miles away from the 8.5 class which is promoting a multi use boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 It would be a dog. I dissagree sam, I think saying it would be a dog might be exagerating somewhat. For sure it wouldn't be the most optimal hull shape , but I think that you would be surprised if someone actually built a racing version how well it might go. And I would have also thought that hard chine plywood construction would fit right in with the 8.5 class rule intent ? to promote cost effective racing ? how many chines do you need to have before you couldn't tell the difference between a curved hull and a chined hull ? ...1, 2 , 3, 5 , 8 ? ? ....and what is a dog these days anyway ? ...anything thats not a cat I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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