Sailboats - Racing
Optimist Club Racer
Our version of the Optimist Pram, the "Club Racer"
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Our version of the Optimist Pram, the "Club Racer"
Construction - Glued Lapstrake clinker plywood. No Lofting required. Plans include 5 sheets with instructions. Sail Area - 67 sq. ft.
The recent America’s Cup has proven what is the potential of fast acceleration with a trimaran hull “piercing bow,” that is designed to penetrate the wave and not to float on the waves. Beyond the result the difference in behavior between Oracle and Alinghi was bright watching the races.
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Construction: Cold molded
Lofting is required
Plans include 5 sheets.
140 horse Gray Marine Fireball motor.
New carpet, seats, steering wheel, fuel tank,
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Living by of The Gulf of Finland I wanted to have a small boat that I could easily launch in the