Construction~Elite (K/H/K&C)

Overview

Specifically for use in competition, so are built to FISA minimum weight. Mainly use kevlar cloth, with carbon seat decks and a significant amount of carbon reinforcing on the saxboards and keel.

Hull

Honeycomb core with carbon and kevlar skins, and carbon reinforcing

Saxboards and canvas decks

Honeycomb core with carbon and kevlar skins, and carbon reinforcing

 

Seat deck

High density closed cell PVC foam core with carbon and kevlar skins

 

Cure

Epoxy cured at high temperature under vacuum

 

Paint

3 coats of UV blocking polyurethane paint

Fittings

All carbon stretchers, seats and shoes plates, with quick release shoes. Stainless steel pins, anodised aluminium fittings including seat rails and replaceable fins

Riggers

Various options available.  See “Rigger” page for full details

Safety

Enclosed canvas decks and seat decks for maximum buoyancy, with polystyrene filling available as an option


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