All things Class40
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I wonder what the logic is behind switching back to twin spreader rigs. I know the reasons for switching to single spreader were to lower the CoG. It I wonder if the latest gen scows are generating enough RM to require the extra support in the masts. Or could it be that apparent wind angles are moving further forwards and therefore they need to regain more control over mast bend?
LeoV
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That rudder system looks so simple, if you compare it with the first ones... nice.
And the evolution of the mast position more back continues.
And the evolution of the mast position more back continues.
jasper7427
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what's the yellow line coming down from the mast? looks like it ends in a low friction ring...
Just a halyard?
I was told by one of the Class 40 mast manufacturers that the move back to double spreaders was a function of teams prepping for the upcoming Race Around -- just wanting something more stout for the rigors of the long miles. That company no longer offered single spreader rigs.
For those who asked to follow our self-build: After finishing outer laminations, we flipped the hull, which in our case means flipping the whole male mold. We don't have a suspension lift, so we managed with a good number of brace lines, purchase systems and a single forklift -- with everything done slowly. Nervewracking but, in retrospect, a fairly smooth operation.
The hull now rests in a female frame that we can wheel about. This week we began the inner laminations, disassembling and storing away the frames of the male mold as we went.
The hull now rests in a female frame that we can wheel about. This week we began the inner laminations, disassembling and storing away the frames of the male mold as we went.
Greyhound37
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That is pretty amazing.
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That's cool to hear - pleased to see the race getting traction. I think the 40s going rtw albeit with stop overs will be a game changer.
Thanks for that Huey. Yes it is a good one.
Do you (or any others) have any more of these construction ones up your sleeve ?
When I tried a search on youtube recently, it gave nothing - I should have been bookmarking the ones that have been posted over the last few years. Duh !
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Alongside building a new IMOCA for the VG, Yoann Richomme is building a Class40 in the colours of Arkea Paprec for the Route du Rhum.
Lombard design. The French have too much money...
https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/voile/route-du-rhum-yoann-richomme-va-remettre-son-titre-en-jeu-en-class-40-16bfba98-8eff-11ec-ad29-306d7d897d7d
Lombard design. The French have too much money...
https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/voile/route-du-rhum-yoann-richomme-va-remettre-son-titre-en-jeu-en-class-40-16bfba98-8eff-11ec-ad29-306d7d897d7d
Greyhound37
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We will be racing with 4 on board for 3-4 days. I am thinking of adding a 8gph water maker (80#) and running the motor for one hour twice a day to desalinate. Any experience with this on a vintage class 40?
Flying Solo
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I believe Mike on Dragon did the Transat with no water maker, I think you can make it to Bermuda without. It will also give you more movable ballast.
Haligonian Winterr
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Is the class allowing limited application of carbon now or is that a core/resin change at the mast bulkheads and rudder bearings?
Gone in 61 seconds: Class40 division winner decided
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The winner of the nine-strong Class40 division was decided on the fourth day of the RORC Caribbean 600 with a dramatic finish between two teams. Charles-Louis Mourruau’s Guidi, which had led for most of the race, stalled as the breeze faded with the finish line beckoning. Finimmo took the lead in the last few miles to win by just 61 seconds after racing for well over three days and nights. The spirit in the Class40 division shone through with the Finimmo team going to greet Guidi into English Harbour, consoling their adversaries.
The Owen Clarke designed Finimmo was sailed by a team of four co-skippers; Herve Thomas, Benoit de Froidmont, Gerald Veniard and four-time Vendée Globe sailor Kito de Pavant. Figarist Gerald Veniard, taking part in his second race, spoke on behalf of the team:
“Our goal was to finish in the top three. We had a good start and were the first Class40 at Barbuda, but then Guidi came back and smashed us downwind. We got back at them at St Maarten but then they extended on the downwind leg to Guadeloupe. Our strategy for Guadeloupe did not work at all. After that we were 20 miles behind and we thought the race was lost. It was a big surprise to see Guidi was offshore and now had wind after Redonda. So, it was like the icing on the cake to take the lead after a match race to the finish.”
[COLOR=rgba(238,157,118,.8)]http://caribbean600.rorc.org/downloads/images/2022-media/gone-in-61-seconds-class-40/finimmo_six22-3166-tw.jpg[/COLOR]The Owen Clarke designed Finimmo was sailed by a team of four co-skippers; Herve Thomas, Benoit de Froidmont, Gerald Veniard and four-time Vendée Globe sailor Kito de Pavant.© Tim Wright/Photoaction.com
[COLOR=rgba(238,157,118,.8)]http://caribbean600.rorc.org/downloads/images/2022-media/gone-in-61-seconds-class-40/caribbean_600_-_feb_24th_-_finimmo_-_instagram-2.jpg[/COLOR]© Tim Wright/Photoaction.com
[COLOR=rgba(238,157,118,.8)]http://caribbean600.rorc.org/downloads/images/2022-media/gone-in-61-seconds-class-40/guidi_six22-3197-tw.jpg[/COLOR]Charles-Louis Mourruau’s Class40 Guidi approaching the finish line © Tim Wright/Photoaction.com
The Sam Manuard designed Mach40.3 Guidi was sailed by a team of three. Charles-Louis Mourruau was taking part in his third race and was joined by Andrea Fantini and Mikael Ryking.
“Myself and Andrea Fantini just did the Transat Jacques Vabre and we had shifty conditions, so we kind of knew what to expect, but we didn’t expect there to be so little wind after Redonda, that was really brutal,” commented Charles-Louis Mourruau. “Finimmo sailed an amazing race. The boat used to be called Hydra and we were joking that every time they came back at us it was like chopping off one of the heads! I am happy for them because they fought really hard. Although Guidi is a more modern boat, Finimmo is a little narrower with a big code zero, so very quick in the light. We were very unlucky at the end, but that is sailing, isn’t it?"
[COLOR=rgba(238,157,118,.8)]http://caribbean600.rorc.org/downloads/images/2022-media/gone-in-61-seconds-class-40/guidi_banner_shot_caribbean_600-420.jpg[/COLOR]Charles-Louis Mourruau was joined by Andrea Fantini and Mikael Ryking for the race on Class40 Guidi © Mags Hudgell
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