The LR4 has been a real success. The boat is very stiff and responsive and does not exhibit the "bow down" trait that is so common in some of the A's. Current projects include tiller extensions and boom building. I'll add some photos in the next couple of days. The new curved boards are almost done in the computer, so that will be the next project.

Been experimenting with some tube construction and now have the ability to make small diameter tubes suitable for booms and till extensions.

On the far left is a boom that can be used with a center sheeting system (weight is 32 oz.)

The three tiller extensions are (from right to left):all carbon, carbon/Innegra. and carbon/Kevlar. They are 9' long and weigh 16 oz. for the carbon/ Innegra to 20 oz. for the all carbon one. The carbon/ Innegra version is less likely to break than the all carbon one.

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Progress report: molds are being CNC'd for curved daggerboards. Should have Ian's LR4 updated by the Admirals Cup Regatta.