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Innovative
from the very start, the design concept was for 2 or 3 crew sailing
a fast, easily driven hull, offering exhilarating sailing, yet physically
easy to sail, but stayed upright. It needed to be quickly pulled out
of the water and taken home or parked, removing the cost and worry of
moorings or berthing. All this has been achieved - and more!
Designed using a CAD system, the original plugs were shaped using a 5 axis milling machine. This process allows for more sophisticated design, and gives a perfect symmetry to the mouldings. This shows in the fine lines and sweeping curves giving superb comfort, perfect handling under sail, and an elegant, yet modern look to the boat. |
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Innovative
from the very start, the design concept was for 2 or 3 crew sailing
a fast, easily driven hull, offering exhilarating sailing, yet physically
easy to sail, but stayed upright. It needed to be quickly pulled out
of the water and taken home or parked, removing the cost and worry of
moorings or berthing. All this has been achieved - and more!
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Designed
using a CAD system, the original plugs were shaped using a 5 axis milling
machine. This process allows for more sophisticated design, and gives
a perfect symmetry to the mouldings. This shows in the fine lines and
sweeping curves giving superb comfort, perfect handling under sail,
and an elegant, yet modern look to the boat.
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The
K6 is constructed using the revolutionary SPRINT process developed by
SP systems. The hull and decks are constructed from epoxy resin and
pvc foam sandwich, and oven baked, giving the very best laminate possible.
The finished hull is massively strong, stiff and very light. The Design
incorporates many additional features such as storage hatches.
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The
long light hull is easily driven, so the sail plan is designed for maximum
efficiency and low drag, rather than maximum area. Sails are radially
cut mylar sails with large windows for good visibility. The jib is sheeted
to a self tacking car, and the cockpit is simply laid out with Vang,
Cunningham and jib controls accessible to helm and crew.
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The
moderate size asymmetric spinnaker is easily handled and set on a long
pole for easy gybing and good visibility. The bow chute makes launching
and dropping effortless.
Spars are carbon fibre by Superspars and are one design. They are very light to handle ashore and of course, there is less weight to balance aloft when the boat is heeling. |
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The
keel is a lead bulb mounted on a stainless steel post, encapsulated
in a glass moulding. The very low centre of gravity of the keel together
with the very high ballast ratio means that you do not have to hike
out for all you are worth as the keel is so effective, and also the
boat will self-right after a capsize, even with the spinnaker up.
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The
overall keel weight of 125 kg means that the keel can be easily raised
and lowered via a mast mounted purchase system. No need for a separate
post and winch.
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The
rudder is a grp moulded blade fitted into a custom made alloy stock.
This style of rudder is both strong and light and is quick and easy
to use when launching and recovering.
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The
boat is light enough to be launched and recovered on a custom made combi
trailer and trolley. It has been designed with purpose made cradles
and docking arms and even has a step built into the mudguards for easy
access to the boat. It is fully road legal in most countries.
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The
complete boat has undergone a rigorous 12 month testing programme involving
over 600 hours of on the water testing in a wide variety of conditions.
You can be sure that the boat you buy is a fully developed product.
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K6
Specifications
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LOA
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5.8m
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Beam
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1.97m
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Hull
Weight
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260kg
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Sail
Area
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Main
and Jib:
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19.7sq
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Spinnaker
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29sq
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| PY rating | 905 | |
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