The MW40OF is an exciting new foiling design aimed at crewed offshore racing and the designers claim she will be marina friendly and fairly hassle free. Rupert Holmes reports.History tells us that unfamiliar Argentine names in yacht design are not to be underestimated and if the drawing of the new MW40OF is anything to go by, you can see why.
\nThe country has produced many of the world\u2019s most successful naval architects, including Javier Soto Acebal, Juan Kouyoumdjian and three generations of the Fr\u00e8rs family.
\nLess well known, at least to date, are Laureano Marquinez and Nahuel Wilson. They set up their own practice five years ago after working on world-class projects for both Acebal and Juan K.
\nSignificantly, the pair are also responsible for the Persico 69F foiling monohull. Many of the lessons gained from refining that design have gone into this full-foiling 40ft offshore racer. It\u2019s envisaged as a custom yacht that will kick start a new generation of coastal\/offshore racing designs.
\n\u201cWe think there are many sailors who\u2019d be enthusiastic about the idea of stepping up into foiling with fully crewed boats in long-distance races,\u201d Marquinez explains, \u201cparticularly if the boats are manageable and sufficiently easy to make the learning curve for foiling a fun process.\u201d<\/p>\n
Safety and simplicity are therefore fundamental driving factors behind the concept, so the designers haven\u2019t produced a boat capable of foiling tacks and gybes. However, it is a full-flying set-up, including T-foils on the rudders, rather than the foil-assisted set-up adopted by designs such as the Figaro 3.
\nInitial studies show 12 knots of true wind speed as being sufficient for take off, with 15 knots enough for upwind foiling at wide wind angles.
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It\u2019s anticipated the MW40OF will be sailed by a crew of five, although Marquinez says it could be adapted for double-handed racing as well.
\nA further key requirement was for the boat to be as easy as possible to look after, bearing in mind the extra complication of the foils, and marina friendly without recourse to enormous fenders.
\nThe foils are therefore of a circular section and can be fully retracted. This also helps minimise wetted surface when sailing in displacement mode in light airs.
\nWhen will the first MW40OF be afloat? Marquinez says they are in currently discussion with a number of potential owners and are at the stage of getting quotes for build costs.
\nSpecifications:
\nLOA: 12.20m \/ 40ft 0inBeam: 4.10m \/ 13ft 6inDraught: 3.00m \/ 9ft 10inSail area: 120m2 \/ 1,290ft2Displacement: 4,500kg \/ 9,921lbPrice: POADesigner: www.wilson-marquinez.com
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The MW40OF is an exciting new foiling design aimed at crewed offshore racing and the designers claim she will be marina friendly and fairly hassle free. Rupert Holmes reports.History tells us that unfamiliar Argentine names in yacht design are not … <\/p>\n