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Clemco

430 posts

Clemco

430 posts

14 May 2014 7:48am

Just wondered how some of the mini yachts are getting past scrutineering with 16" bike wheels when the rule specifically states the wheel size must be maximum 400 x 8. i.e wheel barrow wheel.

Gizmo

2865 posts

Gizmo

SA, 2865 posts

14 May 2014 9:45am

Someone needs to do a protest and it will eliminate 1/2 the fleet.....

Been there done that

IPKSA

177 posts

IPKSA

177 posts

14 May 2014 8:28am

The wheels you refer too are actually smaller than the maximum permitted . Provided it is not bigger, it's ok . I have checked some of them including the one in your photo - or it's brother.
Build a box around a 4.00/4.80'x 8 inflated wheel and tyre - anything that fits inside this box is not bigger than the maximum.... Simple !

Clemco

430 posts

Clemco

430 posts

14 May 2014 10:04am

OK , just checking my mini is still within the rule.

KAONAONA

230 posts

KAONAONA

230 posts

15 May 2014 6:04am

Clemco said...
OK , just checking my mini is still within the rule.

Clemco,

That is one cool mini. Way cooler than the black one in the first picture. Looks like a bit of a nut cruncher though!

Clemco

430 posts

Clemco

430 posts

15 May 2014 10:39am

Yes it is. Mast needs to go way forward just in front of the seat like others have found. May do it some day.
Don't sail it much myself. Would rather sail the Class 5 any day. Minis are for the kids and overweight old men.

Test pilot 1

1430 posts

Test pilot 1

WA, 1430 posts

15 May 2014 7:31pm

Clemco said...
Yes it is. Mast needs to go way forward just in front of the seat like others have found. May do it some day.
Don't sail it much myself. Would rather sail the Class 5 any day. Minis are for the kids and overweight old men.

And people who can't afford a "class 5" or the vehicle/trailer to carry them.I could carry my "LLM" in my little 2door hatchback, 2 piece mast included.

KAONAONA

230 posts

KAONAONA

230 posts

15 May 2014 10:28pm

Mini's are like the fun size candy bar. They are really good and fit in your pocket!

cisco

QLD

12365 posts

cisco

QLD, 12365 posts

26 May 2014 1:25am

IPKSA said...
The wheels you refer too are actually smaller than the maximum permitted . Provided it is not bigger, it's ok . I have checked some of them including the one in your photo - or it's brother.
Build a box around a 4.00/4.80'x 8 inflated wheel and tyre - anything that fits inside this box is not bigger than the maximum.... Simple !

The photo is presenting an optical illusion then????

aus230

1660 posts

aus230

WA, 1660 posts

26 May 2014 12:03am

Hi Cisco. I use the same wheel on the front of my mini and it is smaller in overall dia. that the wheel barrow wheel.

Except for the using of windsurfer sails on the mini the difficulty and cost is not a lot of differences between the two classes (I am referring to home builds)

Transportation is another issue but most people have a garden trailer

Clemco

430 posts

Clemco

430 posts

28 May 2014 12:59pm

I carted my Class5 around on a roof rack for 10yrs. Had room for the bikes too.

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