K1 Keelboat
The K1 single-handed performance keelboat heralds a new era of single-handed sailing combining speed, style and ease of sailing.
This unique mini yacht has a lifting keel with bulb weighing 60kg yet its all-up weight is little more than a conventional single-handed dinghy. The hull is constructed using the latest resin infusion techniques to minimise weight and the carbon spars are ultra light and responsive.
The slender hull has little resistance when heeled so is quick and tacks through a very low angle. The jib is set on a self-tacking jib pole and the cockpit is deep and comfortable when sitting on the deck edge.
The result is a boat that is
an absolute joy to sail and guaranteed to provide effortless fast
sailing and close tactical racing.
Specification
Length |
4.57m (15ft) |
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Beam |
1.22m (4ft) |
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Hull Weight |
45kg |
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Keel weight |
60kg |
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Sailing weight |
125kg |
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Sail area |
11sqm |
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Carbon spars |
Seldon |
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Mylar sails |
Hyde |
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Designer |
Paul Handley |
Test sails will be available from December 2009 and further information is available at www.k1sailing.com
or contact Vandercraft 01404 891 913 or 07971 404 617
Meet the K1 Sailing Team & read what the press say about the K1
K1 Sailing Team | Press Release | Sail Web | Scuttlebutt