Hi Boom,thankyou for info. links.I have now restored the FW with new RC gear throughout,repaired the damage from where it had been dropped... on it's side[not my doing]...rubbed down and re-sprayed it white and reduced the weight to around 7lbs approx.Feels more balanced now to transport,no truss needed...I have sailed it on our Club lake and it is superb,lovely 'authority' and positive steering,plus btw...have increased the rudder area as suggested by 20%.I can't do any more testing at the mo. as our lake is having major re-furb done,dredging,walls,all sorts etc but as soon as I can I will be there again and be able to compare any weight increase I may add,space has been left for it...Has been a pleasure to bring the 'wind back to life,i love the shape of it.Many thanks for your reply.Lakeside Bob.