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McConaghy Boats is proud to bring One Design racing to a whole new level with the MC38 OD. VALUE SIMPLICITY FUN EXCITING REWARDING QUALITY OWNER DRIVER NO ARMS RACE

ONE DESIGN GRAND PRIX RACER The MC38 was conceived on a desire to race on an even playing field at a grandprix level, to create a boat and class that gives owners and crew the most rewarding time on the water, at an affordable price. The design brief to McConaghy Boats and Naval Architects Dunning and Associates was clear, to build a One Design Boat that ticked the boxes that other classes had failed to achieve: Value: TP52 performance and excitement with small boat campaign costs, now available to everyone Simplicity: eliminating complexity in class rules, boat design and boat handling and...

EXCITING & REWARDING Every step of the way, McConaghy Boats have carefully considered the owners and crew, from design, construction through to the rules and sailing, this has been rewarded by the MC38 fleet attracting owners and crew from all levels of sailing, “You know you are on to a winner when you have such a range of sailors all stepping off the boats with a huge smile of their face.” Owners and crew will find it a responsive and communicative boat to sail. It is simple and straight forward with nothing that is not required to make it go fast, yet no expense spared on materials and...

THE RULE From the onset it was very clear to McConaghy Boats that without carefully written rules which were true to the design brief, the MC38 Class would not grow. Many respected One Design sailors were consulted during the development process. Various One Design Class Rules were analysed and have utilised the elements that were successful and fundamental flaws eliminated. A clear brief was set in place, and Richard Slater*, Rules Advisor was brought on to write the Rule. It was paramount that the rules were closed and really eliminated the arm’s race. It was extremely important to keep...

WELCOME TO THE CLUB Entering into to the world of One Design racing is more than just fun on the water, its about being part of something special. The MC38 International Association is managed by the owners for the owners, ensuring a fun time on and off the water is had by all. The Class Association works closely with the hosting clubs, race committee and the Class Authority to ensure that every one is fully briefed on the racing that the Class has come to enjoy and expect. In 2014, on water umpiring was introduced, and is a very well received addition to the racing format, decisions are...

Jib Controls, lead below deck exiting in cockpit: Up/Down In/Out Jib Tack Running backstays Vang lead below deck, exiting aft Mainsheet lead below deck to mainsheet winches Large sliding forward hatch with inflatable pneumatic seal Spinnaker + Jib Tacklines along with bowpole in/out lead aft below deck exiting in cockpit Spinlock Jammers and custom oraganisers Traveller + main cunningham lead below deck exiting to mainsheet trimmer console Primary Winches Carbon fibre toe rails Composite Stanchions, pushpits and pullpits

McCONAGHY PEDIGREE For 47 years McConaghy Boats has been at the forefront of composite technology, pushing the boundaries, achieving new goals, and always striving for perfection. Since 2006 McConaghy has built over 1,200 one design and ISAF class sailing boats: - 20 MC38s - 800 Moths, including 500 Mach 2 Foiling Moths - 150 Woman’s Olympic Class Elliott 6s One Designs - 55 Melges 20 One Design - 120 Optimist Dinghies - 20 Elliott 7s One Design - 11 J70s To ensure strict compliance to One Design Rule, all components are inspected, weighed and checked against target specifications before...

“Dear Jono, I want to tell you my MC38 is simple and beautiful in other words she is SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL. I can honestly say that I have never had such fun and I have sailed & raced most of my life. The MC38 is a thoroughbred.” Sincerely, Leslie Green. Leslie Green, 2014 MC38 Australian Champion, aged 83, Ginge

Optional Category 4 and 2 Equipment can be fitted which is removable for One Design Racing: includes pipecots, galley facility, head and stove Bowpole and control lines run through a waterproof under deck structure, keeping the deck clean and tidy 15 hp Yanmar Engine with Sail Drive Internal hydraulic mast jack and adjustable mast base

Harry Dunning has been a professional yacht designer for over 25 years, holding design positions at Farr Yacht Design and Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design. He has also been a part of four America's Cup design teams, inducing principal designer for Mascalzone Latino-Capitalia Team. He has played an active role in developing many of the most innovative racing yachts of the last 22 years, including winners of nearly every major inshore and offshore event. Harry Dunning and McConaghy Boats have an extremely close working relationship, that stretches back to his days at Farr Design and Reichel Pugh....

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"The MC 38's are proving an exciting platform... Fun to race with plenty of action around the race course and a really enjoyable social scene. The strong owner driven association backed with technical support from a world leading boat builder is proving a great partnership." . Lang Walker, MC38 Kokomo, Farr 40 Owner

BOAT OF THE YEAR MC38 AWARD 2013 BOAT OF THE YEAR: The prominent industry magazine Sailing World has been running the Boat of the Year Competition (BOTY) since 1987, recognising and honouring the very best of the latest sailing boats introduced to the North American Market. An independent team of judges evaluate each boat nominated against a strict criteria; design purpose, construction quality and most importantly how well the boat sails. After McConaghy Boats exhibited the MC38 at Annapolis Boat Show the judges took it for a blast around the Chesapeake Bay, the judging panel commented...

“We just had a great weekend of racing in Pittwater Australia with the relatively new MC38 fleet, we had 6 boats all campaigning at a very high level with five different winners in 7 races. They have a very light/powerful hull with a huge amount of sail area so it was no problem racing in the very light conditions.” Ray Davies, America’s Cup Team NZ Tactic