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Bladerider X8 The X8 has won almost every single major regatta around World, including the last two Moth World Championships since it was launched in 2006. The X8 also filled 24 of the top 30 places at the 2008 Moth World Championships, not to mention 8 in the top 10! It also clocked the top five places at the 2008 Velocitek Speed Challenge in England with the top 10 second average speed being recorded at 26.1 knots and the peak speed at 27.1 knots! The X8's unique design with it's painted waterline and foredeck trim is easily identified on the water, but it's narrow beam, small freeboard and two-piece foils, also allow for quick and easy International freighting. Not only is the Bladerider X8 successful, fast, simple and well supported, but with 218 Bladerider X8's now built, the X8 is also currently the World's most popular International Moth.
Features Hull: 3.355m in overall length with a fine bow, straight rocker, flat bottom, square chines and low freeboard all combine to produce a hull with less weight and windage for optimum lo-riding performance. Volume has been kept in the stern for a cleaner lift-off. The reduced size and volume of the hull has big cost benefits when transporting the Bladerider. The X8 also comes with a ISAF International Moth plaque enabling you to get your boat registered for Moth racing a lot sooner! Construction: Pre-preg carbon hull, aerodynamic bladder molded carbon wing frame, pre-preg carbon centreboard, rudder and foils, carbon fibre mast and boom, carbon tiller, pre-preg carbon molded low-drag rudder box, dacron trampolines. Weight & Finish: Hull weight is around 10kg about 32kg fully rigged, with foils! Hydrofoils: Two piece, high-lift T-foils on centerboard and rudder, purpose-designed for lowest drag and maximum lift in speed range 5-26 knots. Flaps on the main foil are controlled by the bow wand mechanism, geared for easy lift-off. The entire rudder assembly can be rotated by the tiller twist grip to manually adjust the angle of of attack. The downward curve in the center of the foil gives greater lift, and the upward curve in the tips reduces tip vortex. All the foils are a black painted to match any boat colour choice. Lift Controls: Automated lift control on centerboard hydrofoil flap mechanically actuated by bow wand; manual lift control on rudder hydrofoil by tiller twist grip. All control mechanisms are stainless steel and therefore will resist any force. Rig and Fittings: 100% carbon boom and mast, Ronstan fittings and FSE Robline ropes. Sail: Comes with a one-design 8m Bladerider sail (International Moth compliant). Wing Covers: Lightweight Dacron trampolines with internal air bags to help beginners with capsize recovery. more... Trolley: The boat comes with a alloy trolley with quick elastic hooks. Shipping Box: Base price includes a reusable shipping box (measuring 350x73x41cms) and made from timber, that fits everything (including covers and sailing gear) inside.
Finish Options Trim Colours: Black painted hull with either red or white trim.
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