[MHml] Friction in lines and blocks

[Claas van der Linde]

Ross writes:
 >In carbon the boom will save more than that - so overall a positive
 >saving of weight.

That's the right attitude. On our boat modifications, replacements or
repairs are only allowed if they result in an overall weight saving.

 >yeah I know 500g on a 500kg boat = a % weight, but I'm OK on that
 >because of the saftey side
 >and I'll promise to loose 1/2kg of my weight :-)

Nah, your weight is movable ballast and as such allowed!

Cheers,

Claas