Roperunner is a Farr fractional two tonner built of Kevlar in NZ in 1980. She missed selection in the NZ Admiral's Cup Team of '81 but represented the country in the Southern Cross Cup. The Roperunner has been a consistent performer in both Hobart races and club races. Prior to last year's Hobart, which Roperunner finished, she was best known as a light-weather yacht. Under owner Peter Robinson, she has had 18 months to learn her quirks. She is an older boat which could do well in any conditions — don't be surprised.