16ft Skiffs

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16' skiffs are a uniquely Australian high performance three man dinghy. The class has a long history being sailed for 100 years. During this time the class has seen many developments. Today's skiffs have a three person crew, two on trapeze and large mast head assymetrical spinnakers.

16' skiffs are one of the most popular boats sailed in Australia with fleets in NSW and Queensland. There are currently over 135 boats registered through 12 clubs and regattas regularly attract fleets of over 60 boats. Most 16' sailing clubs have excellent facilities and actively support sailing in other smaller dinghy classes.

To contain costs and to provide closer racing, strict design rules where introduced in 1997/98 for hull design and construction. These new design rules also fixed the number of masts and sails which could be registered for the Australian Championship Series. Only two masts can be used and the number of sails is limited to three jibs, two main sails and two spinnakers. Boats utilise these sails in combinations to give different rig sizes which can be selected for optimal performance in different wind strengths.

16' Skiff Specifications:

Hull length	4.88m (16ft)
Min beam	1520 mm
Max beam	1780 mm
Max sail area (working)	22 m2
Sail area (spinnaker)	approx. 45 m2
Min crew	3

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The 5O5

The Class Rules are One-Design, with the emphasis on controlling aspects that most directly affect boat speed. The sailplan and hull shape are tightly controlled, while the rigging layout, spars, and the foils are open. This allows the boat to be set up in many ways to suit the sailors; there are several distinct types of sail and layout combinations from the US, Australia and Europe. The result is that, at any Worlds, all the types will be used by the top 10 finishers, and usually by the top 5. Most boats currently have adjustable shrouds, forestay, and mast ram, which allows rig tension, rake and bend to be changed while racing. There are many ways to rig the boat; it still takes the best sailors to win.

Hulls are built of either fibreglass/polyester or of epoxy resin/Kevlar and honeycomb composite. Both types are equally competitive and well built twelve year old  boats still win major championships.

FB35 - specifications

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Hull length	10.65m
Beam	3.5m
Draft	1.8m (up)  / 2.6m (down)
Displacement	2800KG
Keel	1600kg
Mainsail area	52sqm
Jib  area	32sqm
Asymmetric	280sqm
Auxiliary diesel	Yanmar 20hp
Keel lifting system	Manual winch system
Boat Lifting	Single central lifting point
Designer	Fred Barrett Yacht Design
Builder	Van Munster Boats
Structural engineering	VES Engineering

12' Skiff Options & Pricing

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Includes:

• Self draining cockpit
• Carbon frames and internal structure
• Carbon center board case
• Carbon bowsprit
• Solid foil shaped bobstay
• Composite carbon forestay attachment point @ stem
• Spinnaker cut outs in foredeck
• Mast step tube

For more construction detail see individual component section.

Extras for Pre preg Carbon/Nomex Hull

INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS

Components are the ideal solution for those that have the desire and passion to build their own skiff. Purchasing components will save time and money. You get the performance and longevity benefits of high tech carbon pre preg construction without the huge setup costs involved in starting from scratch. The following prices are for components made from the most premium materials. Packages can be created to suit individual needs and budgets. Contact us with your requirements.

Carbon/Nomex Pre preg Hull
The hull is laminated from the “WOOF” design male mould and is supplied as a bare carbon shell. SP Systems, SE 84 Pre preg. Uni-directional carbon skins are laminated either side of 10mm Nomex core. The laminate is vacuum bagged and cooked at over 85 degrees Celsius.

Epoxy hi-build undercoat is additional $600

Carbon/Nomex Pre preg Foredeck
SP Systems 84 uni-directional carbon pre preg/nomex composite laminated over a male deck mould and cured at +85 degrees Celsius.

Carbon Frames/Panels

Vacuum laminated and oven cured carbon/epoxy foam sandwich panels for frames.
Supplied (minimum order of 2.7sqm)
Panels have a peel ply finish for secondary bonding applications.
Fitted

Frames are fitted and bonded into hull ready for bonding cockpit floor. All frames fitted to Van Munster Pre preg skiff have a moulded carbon T-flange. The carbon T-flange ensures that components are precisely fitted resulting in excellent bond strength for minimal weight.

Bulkheads

The front watertight bulkhead and main bulkheads are also constructed from pre preg uni-directional carbon skins either side of an 8mm nomex core. The carbon pre preg/nomex bulkheads enhance stiffness under high rig loading.

Self draining cockpit floor

The self draining cockpit floor is constructed from a Pre preg uni-directional Carbon laminate with 10mm Nomex core. The component is laminated in a female mould.

Additional Pre preg Kevlar reinforcing

Pre preg Kevlar reinforcing can be laminated to the outside skin of the self draining cockpit to improve impact resistance.

Moulded Gunwales/Crew Outriggers

Gunwales and crew outriggers are laminated over a male box selection mould. The carbon fibre is laminated with Ampregg 22 epoxy resin and vacuum bagged and post cured for maximum strength. The section allows the gunwales to be formed into the crew outriggers.

Foils

Carbon epoxy rudder (including tiller)
Carbon epoxy centreboard

Please Note: Other construction options are available on request.

• Prices include 10% GST (exports out of Australia are exempt from GST).

• All boats are built to order. Construction time for a bare hull is 5 weeks and delivery is 6 weeks to 6 months depending on work load (components – 2 weeks).

• Payment made in full before any items leave the factory.

• Prices are subject to vary without notification.

Please contact us for a formal quotation and specifications.