RG65 – Taylor Made Yachts & Associates

RG65 – Aero

Designed by John Taylor

LOA 650mm Beam 102mm Displacement 1.05 – 1.2 kgs

‘Aero’ is the 3rd generation design to represent us in this established class being sailed around the world. A fresh new hull shape that still incorporates a chine running the full length of the hull and a flared bow which enhances the boat’s downwind performance when hard pressed. Much of the free-board of ‘Aero’ is considerably reduced in comparison to my previous class designs, the result provides minimum wind resistance of ‘Aero’ when sailing. This yacht can be purposely setup to suit the skippers requirements, meaning if people normally sail in breezy open lake venues, or in local ponds surrounded by trees, we can adjust ‘Aero’s’ overall displacement to suit. Skippers are asked to provide details of their preferred configuration prior to purchasing the ‘Aero‘ design.

Rig Specifications
‘Aero’ is fitted with 2 mast positions. Therefore, the skipper has a choice of using a combination of Swing and Conventional Rigs. There are various specialists who supply carbon tube and components for the rigs required for ‘Aero’. If you’re choosing to build your own rigs using a kit, ensure you follow the instructions carefully from your chosen rig supplier.

Hull Kit and other pricing options
The hull kit will come in the form of a part completed yacht, ready for the installation of the rig and radio equipment. Or as a fully completed yacht including rigs, winch and servo, where you’ll just need Tx, Rx and batteries.

Option 1 – £680
Hull, Foils and Boat Bag
Includes all eyebolts and deck pulleys and a sheeting line thread through them, leaving plenty of extra cord for attaching to the booms and winch drum.

Option 2 – £1080
As Option 1 plus
Turnigy winch, RMG watertight switch, XT30 connectors
Rudder servo
1 top swing rig
Fabric rig bag
Upgrade to a wooden rig box for an additional £85

Option 3 – £1380
As Option 1 plus
Turnigy winch, RMG watertight switch, XT30 connectors
Rudder servo
3 swing rigs (alternatively, conventional rigs can be specified)
Fabric rig bag
Upgrade to a wooden rig box for an additional £85

For further information on ‘Aero’ contact Damian Ackroyd on his email: Damian.ackroyd@gmail.com

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