Project X

Discussion in 'Multihulls' started by rapscallion, Jul 19, 2011.

  1. rapscallion
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    rapscallion Senior Member

    The Gougeon Genius strikes again! Project X has been launched and it looks awesome! It reminds me of an airplane more than a sailboat. All carbon fiber, with a target weight of less than 2000 lbs, 40 feet long, 14 foot beam, water ballast in the hulls, and a long articulating sprit, to make it go! The beam folds to a trailer able width, and I bet the mast will be easy to raise too. Plenty of clearance for the central pod, giving a nice dry ride, and little slamming on the pod itself. I love the aerodynamics of the center pod! What a clever boat!

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    I want to build one of those!
     
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  2. Gary Baigent
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    Gary Baigent Senior Member

    Ces Gougeons, ils sont incroyables.
     
  3. cavalier mk2
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    cavalier mk2 Senior Member

    Reminds me of the old Ocean Bird trimaran folding arms. It has the Captain Nat look to it.
     
  4. redreuben
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    redreuben redreuben

    Mmmm, nice pod, not nearly enough beam !
    RR
     
  5. Frosty

    Frosty Previous Member

    Is that a power boat or yacht? if its got a stick in it I agree with the above.
     

  6. rapscallion
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    rapscallion Senior Member

    The Gougeon 32 also had a narrow beam, and it proved to be a fast boat. Both the boat above and the. Gougeon 32 use water ballast to keep the boat flat, and both boats have a furling main and jib for fast reefing.
     
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