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Build It Owen Clarke Class 40 Design Now,
under construction at Jaz Marine
Jonathan Crinion, a Canadian/ UK sailor and Industrial Designer has worked with Owen Clarke Design to create this new Class 40 racing yacht with which he will compete in la Route du Rhum and other designated Class 40 races in Europe. http://www.jonathancrinion.com The optimised hull has been developed after a systematic testing program was undertaken to fulfil the requirements for an all out race boat but still conforming to the Class 40 association box rule.
Featuring a short coach roof and trench style cockpit with a single tiller operating twin rudders. The lightweight minimalist interior is designed to conform to the Class 40 rules but with no excess. Features include: Simple pipe cots and an island galley together with a centrally placed navigation station more often associated with that of this boats larger open class cousins. A Southern Spars all carbon rig coupled with rod standing rigging and PBO fore and aft rigging complement the high performance aspects of this design.
A limited production run of Class 40 racing designs is now also available with the first delivery available for launch in June 2006. Based on the Design No. 155, hull platform and using an all carbon rig though with a wider cockpit and alternative coach roof and deck layout this boat can be set up for fully crewed and shorthanded racing. The interior can be fitted out to a high standard and will be comfortable enough for basic cruising should the need arise. Available from Jaz Marine at a price of 276,000.00 Euro. subject to hardware specification and layout options, this Class 40 is a must for those looking to input their own ideas and knowledge on to a limited production boat. Contact Owen Clarke Design for a tailored specification and price to meet your requirements. Based on our earlier work with the Class 40 racing designs we can now present an up to date costing for a full production racer/cruiser variant. This Class 40 incorporates those performance elements required by the avid racer but with some extra touches of comfort for those who wish to spend some of their sailing time with families or friends in more relaxed surroundings. The yacht features a carbon mast, Lewmar deck hardware, retractable bow pole, twin rudders, Yanmar 30hp diesel engine, two double cabins, a spacious saloon and galley. This yacht in standard layout is capable of sleeping up to eight people. Prices starting from 168,700.00 Euro subject to specification, delivered on the water in Southampton UK. Exclusive of sails and electronics. http://www.owenclarkedesign.com 28-Aug-2005 |
