The weight of Finns has changed over the years. Not only has the figure changed but also the state of the boat when weighed so it's quite difficult to track the changes.
The first rules stated that the boat had to weigh no less than 105kg without floorboards, toe straps, centreboard and other loose gear.
Minimum weights were also specified for the rudder (4kg), the boom (5kg) and the mast (10kg).
In 1995 the minimum mast weight was reduced to 8kg.
In 1997 the minimum hull weight was reduced by 5kg and in 2008 to it's current minimum of 116kg.
However the boat is now weighed with the centreboard and control lines (except mainsheet) so the hullweight has reduced quite a bit. In addition most centreboards are now on or near the maximum of 13kg (minimum 11kg) whereas most older boats had 10kg centreboards.
My Fairey Finn weighs 105.5kg without ropes, centreboard and floorboards. With all the gear matching the current rules it weighs 124.5kg, so 8.5kg heavier than a modern Finn.
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