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The XS-Spider

LOA - 6.40m
LWL - 5.74m 
Bmax - 2.13m 
Draft (keel dn) - 1.52m 
Dspl - 431kgs  
Ballast - 227kgs
SA (up) - 35.0m2 
SA (dn) - 45.5m2


(21' 0")
(18' 10")
(7' 0")
( 5' 0")
(950 lbs)
(500 lbs)
(377 ft2)
(490 ft2)


Here at Van Gorkom Yacht Design we believe that "fast is fun". The XS-Spider definitely fits into this category with its sleek stealthy canoe body and powerful sail area. Two to three people in close exciting one-design racing can sail this little rocket hard. However, many of the Spider's design features make this boat an ideal platform for a teaching environment such as found in a yacht club.
The 2XS-7000
LOA - 7.000m  
LWL - 6.500m  
Bmax - 2.480m 
Draft (keel dn) - 1.590m
Dspl - 725kgs 
SA (main & jib) - 35.0m2

(23' 0")
(21' 4")
(8' 2")
(5' 3")
(1600 lbs)
(377 ft2)

Finally, a fast keel boat that can be raced hard by two people. The 2XS-7000 is designed for high performance fun. This two to three person keel boat is a direct by-product of an unprecedented research and development effort by the designer of the VG-Mount Gay 30. The result, a guaranteed exciting performance! The 2XS-7000 has been conceived for simplicity of function, from sail handling to the trailering of the boat.
The 2XS-8800
LOA - 8.80m 
LWL - 8.00m 
Max Beam - 2.50m 
Draft - 2.13m 
DSPL - 1043 kgs 
SA (up) - 42m2 
SA (dn) - 105m2

(28' 10")
(26' 2")
(8' 4")
(7' 0")
(2300 lbs)
(450 ft2)
(1133 ft2)

This ULDB rocket is designed to be an inexpensive go-fast day racer, capable of leaving the competition in the dust. Targeted at inshore round-the-buoys racing, the 2XS-8800 has carbon spars, a non-overlapping jib, an asymmetric spinnaker, and is easily tailored to any venue with the minimum of hassle.
The 2XS-11000
LOA - 11.000m
LWL - 10.566m 
Max Beam - 3.300m
Draft - 2.895m 
DSPL - 2630 kgs 
SA (up) - 77m2 
SA (dn) - 185m2

(36' 0")
(34' 8")
(10' 10")
(9' 6")
(5800 lbs)
(830 ft2)
(2000 ft2)

The big brother to the 8800, the 2XS-11000 is the ultimate sports boat! How fast can a 36 foot monohull go? This design is only limited by one's abilities. The 11000 features a high-tech composite hull, a lifting keel, carbon spars, and the latest in sail developments.
The 35XS
LOA - 10.668m 
LWL - 10. 363m 
Max Beam - 3.505m 
Draft - 3.048m 
DSPL - 2812 kgs 
SA (up) - 79m2 
SA (dn) - 206m2

(35' 0")
(34' 0")
(11' 6")
(10' 0")
(6200 lbs)
(850 ft2)
(2220 ft2)

The 35XS is a unique hybrid of ideas combining the radical speed potential of the 2XS line and the proven race performance of the VG-Mount Gay 30. This is the perfect race machine for offshore sprints and round-the-cans action. The design has the option of either a lifting or articulating keel.
The 41XS Turbo
LOA - 12.50m  
LWL - 11.50m 
Max Beam - 3.76m 
Draft - 2.74m 
DSPL - 3,992kgs 
Ballast - 2177kgs 
SA (up 100%) - 98m2 
SA (dn) - 216m2

(41' 0")
(37' 9")
(12' 4")
(9' 0")
(8800 lbs)
(4800 lbs)
(1050 ft2)
(2325 ft2)

Van Gorkom Yacht Design have taken their 41XS and TURBOIZED it! Primarily developed and optimized to the recently introduced Tranpac 40 Rule, the VG-41XS TURBO will be a serious competitor, not only in the sled divisions, but in club racing and OOR.
The TP52XS 
LOA - 15.850m 
LWL - 14.834m 
Max Beam - 4.318m 
Draft - 3.20m 
DSPL - 7484kgs 
Ballast - 4000kgs 
SA (up 100%) - 151m2 
SA (dn) - 339m2

(52' 0")
(48' 8")
(14' 2")
(10' 6")
(16500 lbs)
(8820 lbs)
(1639 ft2)
(3650 ft2)

International interest in the Tranpac 52 Class is booming and in response to that, Van Gorkom Yacht Design unleashes their latest racing boat design, the TP52XS. Offshore or around the cans, this ride will definitely be in the hunt for line honors.
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