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The V38 is a
culmination of ideas and inspiration that were in
large part brought to life through the design and
construction of the proof boat Victory. These
features have all proved to be sound and beneficial.
Now afloat is the
V38 Innovation. It is constructed of carbon fiber
composites for the hull and deck and internal hull
components as well as the side boards, rudders and
spars.
The rig includes a
single-spreader rotating mast for easy tuning, and
the upper backstay and related hardware have been
eliminated.
Things that make
the V38 worth taking note of:
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Light weight
carbon fiber hull and spars produces high
performance sailing.
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Hulls are
constructed by well known Goetz Custom Boats of
Bristol, Rhode Island.
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Designed and
built by world class engineers for rigidity,
long hull life, and ease of handling.
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Meet the
New King of
Spectacular Sailing
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Carbon Fiber Construction
by Goetz |
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Brad fitting out Innovation in Shed #9, Deephaven MN |
The hull, deck and internal
components, carbon fiber boards and rudders, for Innovation
were completed in June of 2007 by Goetz Custom Yachts in Rhode
Island.
Goetz is known for its high quality standards and
attention to detail. Goetz also works extensively with
modern, lightweight materials in many ocean racing sailboat
projects. The result is a masterful product, perfect in
every detail.
1,250 lbs of carbon fiber
equals less weight, increased stiffness and brutal speed.
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Built to Last |
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Incorporating composite structural design of the
hull backbone and bulkheads means that this boat
will be fast for years to come.
Built to Sail; built to last
Light weight is great, but here's a boat you can
sail faster than the wind.
All running rigging systems utilize properly sized
blocks and ratios to maximize adjustment and
minimize rolling friction.
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95 cubic feet of sealed floatation is an
unmatched safety feature.
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The sideboard system designed to self clean any
weed problems and utilizes ultra low friction
materials to facilitate easy side board
adjustment under all sailing conditions.
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Rounded deck edges for comfortable hiking in all
wind conditions.
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Durable, UV resistant coatings assure lasting
beauty and strength.
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Rigging and Controls |
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Sail Controls
All sail, track, vang, and backstay control lines
are on deck and in easy reach when sailing in the
fully hiked out position making all adjustments fast
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Carbon Fiber Side Boards
The carbon fiber elliptical design
provides not only lift but gives a high strength to
weight ratio. They are so light they float up, which
really makes them easy to raise during tacking or for
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Rotating Mast
The mast is rigged with single spreaders and
single side stays with a self aligning bearing beneath
the mast step. This design is proven in the world of
high-speed catamarans and ice boats. It allows the mast
to rotate into optimum alignment with the airflow, and
simplifies tuning with a two-turnbuckle system |
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Easy Steering
The medium aspect carbon fiber rudders are
elliptical in profile and symmetrical in cross section.
They are positioned as far aft and outboard as possible.
A tie rod system and a single tiller provide a very good
feel of the helm for superior boat handling in all wind
and wave conditions. |
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Vang
The vang track system is mounted mid boom, aft of the number 4
crew position, which maximizes boom control and main
sail leach shape. |
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Self Tacking Jib
A single jib sheet line operation on a curved track allows
for fast and easy trimming when tacking and jibing.
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Vertically Canted Bow Sprit System
The high outboard end of the patented bow sprit
system provides safety through good visibility and
control of the spinnaker luff shape to maximize
downwind speed. |
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