NZ Sailcraft Elite
Details
| Length | 7.4 m |
| Beam | 1.72 |
| Draft | 1.1 |
| Fuel Type | — |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Cabins | — |
| Heads | — |
| Engine Drive Type | — |
| Engine | — |
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Description
The RS Elite is a modern classic style keelboat that offers delightful and tactical racing experiences. Designed with a manageable layout suitable for men and women, the RS Elite is known for its outstanding events and strong social scene. The boat requires minimal maintenance and is typically sailed with two or three crew, making keelboat racing convenient. It features a high ballast ratio and carbon fibre mast for speed and forgiveness, with a shallow draft and symmetrical spinnaker that allow racing almost anywhere. Owners are passionate about the boat's performance and handling.
Key Features:
- Beautiful to look at and sail
- Simple to crew and maintain
- Fast and tactical racing at club fleets, championships, and major regatta weeks
- Finger light steering with 60% ballast ratio for joyful sailing
- Fine bow, long narrow hull, balanced rudder, and controllable rig ensure easy driving
- High pointing and fast upwind and downwind pace
- Excellent VMG around the track suitable for one-design racing and handicap
- Low maintenance GRP construction with encapsulated bulb keel and simple systems
- Typically sailed by three crew; low loads and weight tolerant design
- No hiking rule, allowing finesse over strength
- One Design class with production controls and class rules for equal performance
- Self-draining and unsinkable
- Easy to tow behind a medium size car
Hull and Rig:
- Long, narrow hull for max waterline length and minimal resistance
- Solid GRP laminates for durability and impact resistance
- Encapsulated lead keel bulb with stainless steel support for strength
- Single lift point for easy launching
- Light carbon fibre mast with pivoting heel plug, manually raised
- Simple responsive rig with single swept back spreaders and no backstay
- Efficient sail handling systems: self-tacking jib, mainsheet track, vang, downhauls, and spinnaker chute
Options and Accessories Include:
- Antifouling applied
- Raymarine Racemaster electronics for speed, depth, and compass
- Spinnaker chute cover, top and cockpit covers
- Road trailer with brakes and storage box
- Various stowage bags and paddle with clips
- Anchor pack and marine fenders
