Edge is my fourth IOM design and build project which I will use to compete at my local Club and a couple of district events through out the year. She is made from a Balsa core and laminated with 200g & 80g/m2 weight FG. Prior to glassing the decks a walnut veneer was applied.

Edge's maiden was quite a short affair but none the less she floats, beats and runs. The corrector weight of approximately 165g or 5.8oz will be positioned just behind the keel box as the bow was just touching the water as the transom was just above. So all in all her longitudinal balance is just about as expected. Her beam is 180m, transom 95mm and the C/L of the mast is 500mm from the transom. C/L of mast to L/E fin 15mm. Whilst beating her helm was very neutral which is fine as a bit of rig tuning can feed in a touch of weather helm. Edge's general speed and tacking appeared fast enough but extremely difficult to judge without any comparisons.

Well done Mark, looks very nice, be good to include the link to build photos from the winch repair thread, pretty amazed with how light you have managed to build it. John

Thanks John

Any homebuilt IOM which requires corrector weight is a success in my book and the amount used depends a lot on the winch and batteries. However, glues and resins weigh more than balsa so being clean and careful pays dividends.

Here is the link to my building log antics: http://soaring-sailing.blogspot.co.uk/

And just a couple more photo's as I'm like a proud father at the moment.