The hull is a carbon fibre foam sandwich construction, yet somewhat uniquely is made from all uni-direction pre-preg carbon fibre. There is no woven cloth in the hull laminates of this boat.
Laid firstly at 0 degrees and then at 90 degrees the uni directional cloth creates a light weight robust hull without the “stretch” characteristics and extra glue that is taken up in the warp/weft of typical standard woven cloth.
The foam core is 4mm 70gram.
The hull is molded with the foredeck as part of the hull molding. This means that the structural integrity of the boat is enhanced as there is no joint, and again weight is saved.
You can have any colour as long as it’s black. That’s because the hull finish is a satin lacquer over the carbon fibre outer skin.
Subtle Mach 2 logos add to the finishing touch.
The hull weighs approx 8.00kg.
The Wings
The wings are molded to take into account the need for aerodynamic efficiency and outer wing bar buoyancy. The beautifully shaped front bars wouldn’t look out of place on a Formula 1 car and the radical outer bars are thicker in the middle than at the ends, meaning less bend and much better ergonomics, helping you to forget about hiking and concentrate on the sailing.
The front and rear wing bars are short and don’t extend out to the full legal width of the boat which has typically been the case. The front wing bars finish at the shroud take off point and this is where the molded outer wing bar joins. This means that it is possible to simply slide off the tramps and fold the outer wing bar into the boat for safe towing or storing.
The Foils
Recently in the Moth class this is where the greatest gains have been made and the Mach 2 foils have taken development to the next level. Their pedigree is impeccable and we have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Jim Bungener, the America’s cup designer, who has tested the foil design using state of the art computational fluid dynamics software.
Notable features are:-
The vertical rudder foil which is longer than the centreboard. This also means that the chances of the rudder lifting foil being caught in the “jet wash” of the main foil is further reduced.
The prominent front bulb on the main foil which extends forward further than ever before and effectively minimises the turbulence created by the horizontal and vertical joint.
The “Albatross” like horizontal rudder foil which minimises ventilation
There is no rudder box on the Mach 2, the rudder foil fits directly onto the carbon fibre gantry. Although not a new development, this minimises play and reduces complexity.
Each carbon fibre foil is built to exacting standards and can be disassembled for easy cost effective transportation. They are finished is clear lacquered carbon fibre.
