The
Mini Transat Class is arguably experiencing the greatest growth in
participation than any other sail boat class in the world today. The
sailing fraternity universally recognizes this class as being the
proving ground for young sailors with aspirations of racing around the
world on Open 50s and 60s. Technically speaking, these boats are
extremely sophisticated with the protos pushing the envelope of
development within the confines of a relatively unrestrictive and
progressive open rule.
After a
significant period of research and development, Van Gorkom Yacht Design
is excited to be releasing their new VG-Mini 6.5 proto. This mini
design is a phenomenal little boat and has the potential to dominate
the competition and establish a whole new level of performance. All
that, and it's available as a kit-plan-package for the boat building
enthusiast.
The all
carbon fiber hull and deck incorporates the latest proven trends in
hydrodynamics for this ilk of offshore racing boat. The canoe body has
a fine entrance angle in its forward sections, and a gentle rocker
fairing into a defined wide-body chine aft. This optimized
configuration will give the boat a significant advantage in terms of
raw power and its ability to perform well in a broad range of
conditions.
The
appendages consist of a 80o articulating fin and
bulb, a centerline dagger board, and twin kick-up rudders. The
versatility of this arrangement, plus the added water ballast,
dramatically adds to the sailing stability and performance of the boat.
The keel has a steel fin supporting a lead bulb. The dagger board and
rudders are all carbon construction.
The spar,
rigging and deck hardware packages have been carefully selected with
the latest philosophies in mind coming from today's top Mini skippers.
This kit is the perfect boat building project for the sailor who wants
to put together a "from the ground up" Mini campaign and be highly
competitive at the end of the day.
VGYD is selling the VG-Mini 6.5 kit-plan-package
for US$2,250.
See Kit-Plans for
details.
