have to agree with Heccles , it takes time, i nhave spent a lot of time on this project, and funds, im very close to what i want. under the rules a they stand, so lets get going.

Interesting concept Paul, is the seat a short version from the class 5/promo or is it from a separate mould?

Here you go, we can post pictures in the threads now

Must admit I prefer the solid seat over the blowkart seat for protection against rear impact. Love to see them race though.

Also very keen to see Dave Websters new one!!

I've never used a blo-kart so I can't compare the 2. Does it ever get difficult sheeting in the main at the same time as negotiating a turn?

I have found the foot steering very easy to control and it leaves both hands free to contol the sail. You don't have to brace yourself as the solid seat holds you on place, like a bucket seat.

I hope someone brings a blokart out to Pt Gawler one day. I'll happily let them have a go in my class 5 if I can have a go in theirs.

Yeah, being able to pack them away into a car boot would be great though!

Hills,sheeting the main while turning does'nt seem to be a problem as the steering in a properly set-up and maintained kart is extremely light.I control the sheet with my right hand while clamping it off with the thumb of my left hand against the grip,steering with the left as well.A cam-cleat is also allowed under blo-kart rules once in the performance class but this is really only an advantage on long hauls,generally not in turns,mine is fitted between the handgrips.One of the local guys has modified his kart so that he has both hand and foot steering.With the blo-kart seat it also allows a certain amount of movement to each side,great for counterbalancing.I personally can't wait to experience some different yachts and i think the history of the different classes is fantastic!I have run a few curbs myself,but luckily am still intact! stevo

I have to admit the first "landyachts " i saw in action and had a sail of myself were blokarts a couple of years ago(instant addict),apart from occasional glimpses of large gangly craft on the beach 100 years ago when i was young'un.I toyed with the idea of making my own version of a blokart but felt it would be hard to match it's quality and mainly it's portablity.This was also before i really explored the internet and saw the range of yachts out there!There is also the definite advantage to being part of the worldwide blokart family,with one design racing worldwide and the ability to take your own kart when travelling overseas with an instant group of friends where ever you go!.I'm sure this is also the case with all forms of landyachting,apart from the taking your own kart bit .I still believe blo-karts are more suited to this area with our lack of real space to sail,for a blokart a 300m leg is enough to get up to top speed on any given day.We often set short courses of no longer than 50m end to end and have some real wheel to wheel speedway racing,with plenty of contact and lots of laughing.Also all beach access is down walking tracks,difficult for larger craft!Our little blo-karts are managing to stir up enough trouble as it is with the local fun-police getting hot under the collar.As far as the kid's go they are more than capable of sailing a blo-kart themselves when under 10yrs, it is just a matter of ensuring an appropriate sized sail is up,some of the kids up here are real speed demons and are constantly cruising on two wheels,their light weight can be a real advantage,little buggers!As far as the STANDARTS go ,how sexy are they!!?what a fantastic design,beautiful! regards stevo bbb.

stevo bbb said...
.I personally can't wait to experience some different yachts and i think the history of the different classes is fantastic!I have run a few curbs myself,but luckily am still intact! stevo

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glad all my history lessons are being read. Its hurting my head to remember half of it. I do believe you are slowly begining to metamorphose into a new species..... Landsailus Australis SUBSPECIES Blokartis

on the 3 seater we fitted a 3 point seatbelt which you cant fall out of. let your pasenger sit up a bit on the backrest with a cushion. also great on a big sail to carry your lunch