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29er/29erxx

29er/29erxx

29er/29erxx

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and international recognition of Ovington Boats, a British company known for building world-class raceboats, including the 29er and 29erXX trapeze skiffs. These boats are designed to inspire sailors globally and are renowned for their speed and performance.

Specifications
The 29er is a high-performance skiff introduced in Europe in 1998, known for its speed and thrill. It features a lightweight hull (70 kg), simple control systems, and a design that accommodates sailors of various sizes and strengths. The 29erXX is an upgraded version with a longer carbon mast, larger sail area, and enhanced rigging for increased speed and performance.

Design and Features
The 29er and 29erXX are constructed using high-tech composite materials for lightness and strength. Key features include a self-tacking jib, foam-filled rudder and daggerboard foils, a mainsail cuff for improved efficiency, and straightforward capsize recovery. The 29erXX also includes a masthead kite and carbon tubes for better weight distribution.

Performance and Competitions
The 29er has been recognized as a major force in youth sailing and high-performance training. It offers competitive racing opportunities for crews weighing between 105 and 140 kg. The 29erXX provides an exciting challenge with its powered-up rig and double trapeze, appealing to skiff sailors seeking ultimate thrills.

Conclusion
Ovington Boats continues to set the standard in raceboat manufacturing with the 29er and 29erXX, offering sailors a world-class experience in performance sailing. The boats' design and construction reflect the company's commitment to quality and innovation.
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Catalog excerpts

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Building raceboats to ‘world class’ standards requires unique levels of skill, experience and fastidious attention to detail. Qualities that are rare to find anywhere in the world. The 29er was introduced to Europe in 1998 and immediately took world class builder In Britain, only Ovington Boats has the international recognition and track record to genuinely claim ‘world class’ standards. Standards good enough to build Championship winning 18 foot Skiffs and International 14s or take on the challenge of building the advanced Mumm 30 one-design. Who better to build the amazing 29er and 29erXX ‘world...

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rise to the challenge Pure dynamite The 29erXX provides an exciting new challenge to skiff sailors looking Constructed from hi-tech composite foam sandwich, the hull is for the ultimate thrills of a powered-up rig and double trapeze. ultra-lightweight with a self-draining cockpit. The rig is pure skiff This new design features an all-carbon mast with twin spreaders that - fully battened mylar sails with a self- tacking jib, supported on a is approximately 450mm longer than the standard 29er rig, while composite-tipped mast that gives the ultimate in gust response the main, jib and kite are about...

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design/production www.martintreadway.co.uk features 1. The self-tacking jib allows the helm or crew to play the mainsheet upwind and makes downwind gybing a breeze. 2. Foam filled, extruded aluminium rudder and daggerboard foils offer immense strength and durability 3. Neat jib luff attachment and smooth, snag-free, spinnaker chute entry and exit. 4. The mainsail cuff improves slot performance and aerodynamic efficiency and neatly encloses the control lines and halyard systems. 5. Capsize recovery is very straightforward as the daggerboard is close to the water when the boat is on her side. Ovington...

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