Why Epoxy
In a boat that is not highly stressed, such as a Tasar, the amount of fibre that is available because it needs to cater to abrasion resistance and idiot factor is excessive, relative to the loads that are subjected to it, and there is no need to resort to "exotics". With any skiff that is […]
The Wings
Wings have a very long history, with the first set being tried in Perth by Richard Court on an Eighteen called Parry’s. There have been experiences with "racks", alloy frames that required a gymnast to use them, and then there was the blow out to 33ft spans, as well as all the history with the […]
The Rig
The rig is a further development of the Eighteen foot skiff rigs. The FRP topmast is relatively longer and the alloy lower mast is shorter, and some astute geometry in the primary shroud/forestay area has been added to fine-tune the way the forestay is kept taut when the mast bends. The vang takes the form […]
Tuning
New tuning guide for the Carbon Mast. Rigging the Mast After unpacking the mast but prior to disposing of the packaging check that you have located: The topmast and lower mast which will be attached via the 3 halyards. Two sets of spreaders with wires attached. 12 x 3/16 Metal Thread Screws. 4 x #6 gauge […]
Design Elements
Designed by Julian Bethwaite, the 49er is an evolution of the International 14’s and Aussie 18’s. The hump-less drag curve has been refined and works better on the 49er than on the 18’s due to its length/weight ratios. The boat has very fine lines forward – meaning that the slap and thud that is […]
Design Features
In the 49er, Julian has achieved an outstanding harmony of visual appeal, physical parts and dynamic ratios to achieve a miniaturized design of a new level of efficiency. The drag of the 49er shape and assembled parts is lower by far than the drag of any previous skiff. This is partly hydrodynamic – the shape […]
Manuals
Set-up and Tuning Notes This document is being continually updated with the most recent update being September 19, 2012. We appreciate any feedback and comments to help us to improve it. Happy 49erFX sailing! Special thanks to Mackay Boats for writing this manual. Equipment: The 49erFX is made up from 49er parts and FX parts. […]
International Measurers
ISAF Approved International Measurer Barry Johnson Australia barryandtricia at amnet.net.au
Sailor Profiles
Sailor Profiles
ISAF Rankings
Fleet racing – Open – 49er – Wednesday 3 September 2008 Position ISAF ID First name Surname Country Crew Events Previous Points 1 ESPMM8 Iker MARTINEZ DE LIZARDUY ESP Xabier FERNANDEZ 7 1 5555 2 ITAPS4 Pietro SIBELLO ITA Gianfranco SIBELLO 7 2 5517 3 DENJW1 Jonas WARRER DEN Martin Kirketerp IBSEN 7 3 5435 […]
