QLD
372 posts
I restored a Mistral Superlight about 3 years ago. They are a great board worth restoring.
I felt that the original rotating plexiglass fin was a weak point so I removed the black plastic box insert, and formed a power box fin adapter in the recess using fibreglass / resin. I did not have to route / cut into the hull as there was enough space to house a power box base in the formed structure. this allowed me to use larger fins with my demon raceboard sails without fear of snapping the fin under load.
The board is amazing to sail in light - medium winds and much faster around a race course than an LT.
I sold the board to make room for some other resto board projects but still have some parts, PM if you are in Oz and need something.
QLD
372 posts
A few of us still race at RQYS on Saturdays during their season, but that has just finished until next spring.
There isn't an interclub series like in NSW, but if others are interested, perhaps we can get something going?
I still do events like the Peel Island Marathon that are mixed board/board races that welcome windsurfers to join.
