How fast can a Waszp go?
Speed 8/10 8-9kt of wind. With practice and some specific Waszp technique, I think foiling is possible in around 7-8kt of wind, cruising through 5-6kt lulls. Upwind you should be doing around 10-12kt in 10kt of wind and around 15-17kt downwind.
How much is a Moth sailboat?
This, despite being crazy expensive at $30,000 for a new boat. This is also a big deal because the class continues to push the high-performance fringe of the sport, from foil technology and design to sailing techniques.
How much does a moth sailboat weigh?
Originally a small, fast home-built sailing boat designed to plane, since 2000 it has become an expensive and largely commercially-produced boat designed to hydroplane on foils though many are still built at home, typically at much lower cost….Moth (dinghy)
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Hull weight | Unrestricted |
| LOA | 4.355m |
| LWL | 3.355m |
| Beam | 2.25m |
How much does a new Waszp cost?
At $10,500 ready to sail, the boat is inexpensive enough to be an impulse buy, says Allen, but one that will be justified when Junior gets his hands on it (smaller sails are in the works for lighter sailors).
How much does a Moth sailboat weigh?
How much does a Waszp boat cost?
How much is a new Waszp?
around US$10,000
Worth the wait And although that’s around 18kg heavier than a modern Moth, the WASZP is the same weight as the RS Aero, which I know from experience is light enough to carry down to the water. And then there’s the cost. At around US$10,000 (£7,550) it is said to be half the price of a fully tricked MACH2.
What is a Waszp boat?
The Waszp is a singlehanded, one-design foiler. Designed by Andrew McDougall, the Waszp offers affordable foiling on a robust boat.
How big is a classic Moth Boat?
With an eleven foot over-all length, a maximum beam of 60 inches, a minimum hull weight of 75 pounds, 72 Sq Ft sail area, and very few other restrictions a Classic Moth can be a skiff, pram, scow, skinny tube, dinghy, or any combination thereof.
How big was the sail on the NZ Moth?
The NZ Moth was standardized as a 90 lb flat bottom scow type known as the Mk2 using an alloy spars and a Dacron sail. The measured sail area was nominally 80 square feet but the actual area grew to about 90 square feet by 1970. Many hundreds were home made by amateurs.
How much can a boat weigh?
Conclusion – Boat Weight Estimates TYPE OF BOAT AVERAGE DRY WEIGHT VEHICLE THAT IT CAN TOW 4. Cabin Cruiser 8,700 lbs Trucks 5. Speed Boat 8,000 lbs Trucks 6. Pontoon Boat 3,100 lbs Big SUVs & Trucks 7. Small Fishing Boat 1,700 lbs SUVs & Trucks
What is the top speed of a moth?
The top speed achieved as of 2018 is 36.5 knots, the highest 10 second average of 35.9 knots (66.5 km/h) was recorded on 14 May 2014. This high speed is reflected in the International Moth’s RYA Portsmouth Yardstick of 570, the fastest (As of 2016