What is the difference between 49er and 49erFX?

The 49er FX is the new Olympic skiff for women which made its debut at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. It shares the same platform as the 49er but with different mast and sails. The new FX sailplan has been carefully designed by North Sails using ideas from America’s Cup and 18ft skiff designs.

Why is it called a 49er boat?

The 49er’s name comes from its hull length of 4.99 metres (16 ft 4 in). It incorporates ideas developed in Julian Bethwaite’s 18ft Skiffs, notably the Prime Computer series of boats, which were double handers.

Who makes the 49er sailboat?

NORTH SAILS
NORTH SAILS NAMED SAILMAKER FOR THE 49er & 49erFX CLASSES North Sails, the world’s leading sailmaker, was recently named the supplier of choice for the 49er and 49erFX class mainsails and jibs in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympic Games.

What is a leech in sailing?

Leech – The sail’s back edge. Foot – The bottom edge of the sail. Tack – Between the luff and the foot is the tack. The tack is attached to the boat or a spar. Head – The corner at the top of the sail between the luff and the leech.

Why is a 49er boat called a 49er?

How long is a 49er boom?

The 49er is a 16ft long double trapeze skiff designed by Julian Bethwaite. It was chosen in 1996 to be first used in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Is the 49er a good boat?

A proven platform 1 The 49er was a quantum leap in terms of high performance Olympic sailing. It still leads the field. 2 It’s a boat that captures the essence of true Olympic athleticism, based on a strict and well proven one design concept. 3 The FX rig is perfectly suited to the 49er hull. The performance is outstanding.

What is the difference between the 49er and FX sails?

The top and bottom tubes are about 450mm shorter than the 49er mast tubes. The spreaders are the same as the 49er and can be used on either boat. All of the mast fittings are the same on the 49er and FX, so spare parts can be used for either boat. The Sails are made by North Sails in Sri Lanka.

When did the 49er get a new sail plan?

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. LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE?

What is the difference between a 49er and a spinnaker boat?

The spinnaker is much flatter and flies further off the boat. The girls at 125kg can push it hard in 25 knots and were slightly faster than the guys. The dynamics of the rig are such that the bow lifts a lot more than the 49er and it’s much harder to nosedive. They can send it through the waves with much more confidence.