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Hi All
I've just bought a 1981 Kelt K18/550 which the owner told me was a
Micro Cup design. I would like to know if the boat fits this Micro
class and if anyone can give me any more information on the Kelt I'd
appreciate it.
Thanks
Colin




Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:08 pm

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Hi All I've just bought a 1981 Kelt K18/550 which the owner told me was a Micro Cup design. I would like to know if the boat fits this Micro class and if...
katmancol
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Nov 18, 2008
9:02 pm

No problem, the Kelt was built on the genuine Class Rules of 1977. Designer Giles Ollier Available as fixed keel (Q) or lift keel (QR) Performance is assessed...
Philippe DE TROY
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Nov 19, 2008
9:16 am

Thanks for the info Phil. Now I know where I am!! I hope to get used to the boat over the winter. There is no spinnaker gear with the boat so that may have to...
katmancol
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Nov 19, 2008
10:21 pm

Gennaker yes, and it's allowed on Cruisers and Racers but with the same sail area as a spinnaker, 19.60 sq.m. See expreimental rules on...
Philippe DE TROY
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Nov 19, 2008
10:45 pm

Ive a Microchip, another early design, and have done quite a bit of up dateing, but not bought any new sails. Don't know where you are based, but if anywhere...
Peter Halliwell
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Nov 19, 2008
9:45 am

Thanks for the response Peter. I'm based at Rutland Water so a little way from you. I'm used to sailing cats so the appeal of sailing slowly and at 45 degrees...
katmancol
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Nov 19, 2008
10:31 pm

Colin Long time I didn't receive any news from Rutland Water I think there were some Gem's years ago. If they aren't dead, try to attract them to this group......
Philippe DE TROY
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Nov 19, 2008
10:47 pm

Hi Phil, All has gone quiet over here. I seem to have spent my sailing time working this year. However I did get my Kelt finished and has been at Rutland since...
katmancol
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Jul 16, 2009
2:48 pm
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