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PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:28 am 
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Hi Guys, Just bought a 1990 16 (sold my 81 last fall) and curious what (if any changes) were made to the design.

Thanks for the great community here BTW - so incerdibly useful :)

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:29 am 
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Basic design isn't any different.

What you may notice:
- Comptip
- Low profile main blocks
- EPO rudders (maybe)
- Possibly lighter, but probably not.

That's about it. Not much changed at all between '81 and '90.


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:06 pm 
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- adjustable rudder castings
- beam mounted swivel cleats for jib sheet (but your '81 may have had this upgrade)

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:24 pm 
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J_Eaton wrote:
- rake adjustable rudder castings

I knew there was something I forgot.

Thanks, John.


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:00 pm 
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Thanks guys - I loved my 81 and I am sure I will love this 90 also.. :)

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:00 am 
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MBounds wrote:
J_Eaton wrote:
- rake adjustable rudder castings

I knew there was something I forgot.

Thanks, John.
Matt, you'll forget more than we'll ever know...thank you!

drummer63 wrote:
Thanks guys - I loved my 81 and I am sure I will love this 90 also.. :)
Until recently, I've sailed the 20th century versions exclusively.
'81, '91, '01, '11...still the best ride !

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