How much does a 470 weigh?
470 (dinghy)
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Hull weight | 120 kg (260 lb) |
| LOA | 4,700 mm (15 ft 5 in) |
| LWL | 4,400 mm (14 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 1,690 mm (5 ft 7 in) |
What is 49er sailing?
A TRUE HIGH-PERFORMANCE SKIFF The hull designed by Julian Bethwaite is lightweight and offers minimal resistance with no noticeable speed hump, unlike other boats at the time. The 49er adopted a new sail plan and full carbon mast in 2008 which has enabled the boat to stay in line with modern developments in rig design.
What is a Marconi rig sailboat?
A Bermuda rig, also called a Marconi rig, is a fore-and-aft rig that uses a triangular mainsail. Due to the physics of the wind, the tall thin sails of the Bermudian rigs have more power sailing into the wind than other types. This is why it is such a popular rig with modern sailboats.
What is a mizzen sail?
A mizzen sail is a small triangular or quadrilateral sail at the stern of a boat. A steadying sail is a mizzen sail on motor vessels such as old-fashioned drifters and navy ships (such as HMS Prince Albert).
When did the 470 class sailing boat start?
And the craft so influenced European sailing that the 470 is directly credited with drawing new sailors to the sport during the 1960s and ’70s. An Olympic class boat since 1976, 470s are sailed today for both family recreation and superior competition by more than 30,000 sailors in 42 countries worldwide.
Who was the designer of the 470 class dinghy?
In 1963, French architect Andre Cornu designed the two-handed centerboard boat as a modern high performance fiberglass planing dinghy which could be sailed by anyone. And the craft so influenced European sailing that the 470 is directly credited with drawing new sailors to the sport during the 1960s and ’70s.
When did the Olympic Class 470 come out?
An Olympic class boat since 1976, 470s are sailed today for both family recreation and superior competition by more than 30,000 sailors in 42 countries worldwide. The 470 is so popular that its annual World Cup event is considered one of sailing’s major international regattas attended by sailors and spectators from around the world.
Is there a 470 class sailing dinghy in the Olympics?
470 class sailing dinghy, same type of boat sailed in the Olympics. This one has been rigged much more simply for ease of use and storage.Hull topside/rails are rigid, bow has some flex to it. Mast and boom are in good condition, all halyards and other lines are properly rigged.