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'Ready for take off' (not long now) centerboard now fully functional inside C/B trunk
S-22 patiently waiting for mast and sailing trials.
Spreader molds now complete, ready for epoxy / carbon fiber laminates. (a very clean and minimal airflow disturbance)
Trailer now completed and shown in launch mode. Galvanised mudguards and timber beams will be replaced with composite ones. All the folding hinge brackets are laser cut from stainless steel.
Rear deck being dry fitted to ensure folding beams are correctly aligned, note handy storage areas, same on back side.
Nets ready to be installed. Aluminium tubes slide inside the sleeves to distribute the load (much better than grommets). Also, roll of ‘Weather Max’ for start on fully enclosed Bimini next week. This is perfect for the Bimini as it keeps the water out and also breathes.
All deck moldings completed with support framing now being prepared for actual decks, the last job to do before assembly of beams and hulls.
Forestay Tang with lightening holes.
Light weight wing mast (31kg) now ready for fittings.
Plug showing basic deck layout, moldings nearly complete.
Wheels fitted to axle (note brakes). Trailer to be finished April 12th.
'THE PRESS TEST' With maximum boat loading the aft beam flexed only 3mm. The foward beam which takes most of the load is considerably stronger.
Beams glued, just some taping to finish installation. Decks now well underway, photos coming soon.
13 inch Alloy trailer wheels waiting for custom made ALKO axle.
Galvanised mud guards will be replaced with fiberglass guards when time permits.
Trailer frame complete, now waiting on parts that raise and lower boat 600mm (note center cockpit cradle).
Top of the line Ferrari Nets now being made.
Now ready for forward and aft structural bulkheads. All up, weight at this stage is 110kg.
Production version will have all frames fully molded with gluing flanges to speed up assembly time.
Motor in sailing mode, note good clearance all round. Weighing 20kg this long shaft 4hp engine is ideal with plenty of power.
Motor easily accessible from cockpit.
Huge spinnaker locker (this is an open locker, just drop it in and hoist out. Easy!
Carbon fibre bow pole dry fitted for correct alignment (lots of carbon fiber still to be laminated in this area)
Cockpit sole dry fitted, shows large spacious comfortable area (party dance floor?). Most sailing will be performed here except in very strong winds, then steering can be done from outer hulls.
Large outboard motor well with room for anchor and spare fuel.
Aft view of center cockpit layout
Foam panels cut out and ready to install
300gm Chopped Strand Mat tie layers and 800gm Carbon Fibre laminates
300gm Chopped Strand Mat tie layers and 800gm Carbon Fibre laminates
Items waiting to be installed
Substantial beam pivot pins
Temporary mold now complete, just some detailing to do
Temporary mold now complete, just some detailing to do
Centreboard Molding Complete
Centreboard Molding Complete
Spreader Plug ready for molding
Folding beams complete
Rudder kicked up
Rudder adjustment bolt
Centreboard ready for moldings
Jaguar's Completed Hulls (Bow)
Jaguar's Completed Hulls (Transom)
New S-22 T-Shirts
Hulls waiting for center cockpit module
CNC machined, all carbon fibre centerboard, ready for 2 pack polyurethane
Completed hull joined
Is it a Formula One racing car or a Dolphin?
A fish eyes view of the wings
Rear deck transom view
S-22 Factory
Molds complete awaiting gel-coat
Mold frame with fully adjustable legs
The innovative bow lifting canards
The innovative bow lifting canards
Sample of Harken racing hardware that comes standard
76mm OD x 1.4M Carbon Fibre bow poles available now
Hull plug showing aft deck beam mounting area
Full set of sails now available
Plug under construction
Available colours (white also available but not shown)