Jim Young Rocket 780

[Sailmb]

I have been researching a lot of sport boats & came across the Jim Young deisgned Rocket 780. I have seen that a number have been modified to fly asym's am really interested in purhaps doing that but I cannot find any dimensions. Does any have the basic dimensions? LOA, LWL, SA, Displ, etc?
thanks, Cam

[Gary Baigent]

Here it is - check through the archives - the 780 Rocket has been covered here before.

[Sailmb]

Thanks Gary. I have searched the archives & maybe its a user problem but the threads I have found don't really give me any numbers. I know a lot of the boats we home made but I am still hoping someone might be able to supply the design numbers. I am really hoping someone knows the actual numbers for the LOA, LWL, Disp, SA & any other dim's that are interesting.

[Gary Baigent]

Well Sailmb, Jim is arriving here in the next half hour - because we're working on a book of his designs and history - so you'll get a reply from the man himself soon. Cheers.

[Gary Baigent]

25 feet x 8 feet x 7 feet draft board down / 9" lifted, displacement 1500lbs, sail area: 320 sq.ft. Plans US900.00 - email Jim at: annejim.y@xtra.co.nz

[Sailmb]

Thanks Gary, I emailed Jim to ask for a few more specifics. I really like the 780 & since my building skills are confinded to minor fiberglass repairs, I would more the likely look to buy one in your half of the world & have it shipped. then modify it as needed. Thanks again.
Cam (San Francisco, USA)

[rapscallion]

I did a search and I can't find much on the 780... I really would like to hear more about the original plywood 780 design... better yet I would love to see a picture of one... 1500 lbs for a 25 foot boat? that is light!

[mojounwin]

Some real life specs here. Also some good conversation about the boats.

http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/ind...c=16816&st=775

Cheers
Mojo