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Bladerider FX The Bladerider FX is a strict one design and cheaper alternative to the popular carbon fibre Bladerider X8. Only weighing approximately 8kgs more than an X8 (fully rigged), the FX has a clean white gel-coat finish, durable fiberglass hull construction, and much simplier carbon fibre and aluminum components. In addition the FX is priced extremely well and strong enough to get everyone foiling, however it is ideally suited as a one design junior/youth boat and any newcomers that want to get into foiling or Moth racing. Customers can modify their boats with different wand gearing, a new mainsheet or vang system, however it is our intention that all FX customers keep their boats as original as possible and do not feel the need to purchase all the latest developments in sails, masts and foils to stay at the front of the pack in Moth fleet racing. If customers wish to experiment more with their foils or rig, then the Bladerider X8 is much more suitable for higher performance gains. The first deliveries will commence to Australia around December 2008. Deliveries to the Europe and North America will begin in January/February 2009. The Price List can be downloaded from here and purchase orders can be placed with us on our Order Form or through your Reseller.
Features Hull Design: The FX has the same fast hull shape as the X8, ie 3.355m in overall length with a fine bow, straight rocker, flat bottom, square chines and low freeboard. Volume has been kept in the stern for a cleaner lift-off. The reduced size and volume of the hull has big cost benefits when transporting the Bladerider. Hull Construction: Vacumn infused fiberglass foam sandwich hull with a white gel-coat finish and a aluminium wing cover track. The cockpit grip is an agressive non-slip material, stuck on for easy replacement later on if necessary. Hull weight is around 18kg and around 40kg fully rigged, with foils. Wing Frame: Carbon fibre straight tube wing frame with moulded corners. The wing covers will be a similar style to the X8 and made from the same reliable Dacron material with internal air bags to help beginners with capsize recovery. In addition the unique self-tensioning design, allows for a very quick assembly out of the box. Front Hydrofoil: Two piece, high-lift carbon fibre hydrofoil on a carbon fibre centerboard. Flaps on the main foil are controlled by the tapered fiberglass bow wand and stainless steel mechanisms, geared for immediate and responsive lift-off.
Rudder Gantry: The supplied gantry will be made from welded and anodised aluminium tubes. The expected weight and strength will be very similar to the carbon gantry on the X8. Rig and Fittings: 100% carbon boom and mast, Ronstan fittings and FSE Robline ropes. The FX also comes with a ISAF International Moth plaque enabling you to get your boat registered for Moth racing a lot sooner. Spreaders: The supplied spreaders/prodder will be made from welded and anodised aluminium tubes. The expected weight and strength will be very similar to the carbon spreaders on the X8. Sail: Comes with a one design 8.0m Bladerider sail (International Moth compliant) made from X-ply and Dacron. Foil Covers: The FX comes free with hydrofoil covers. You can purchase a top cover, mast cover, boom cover and spreaders cover as well if you like. Trolley: The boat comes with a black anodised aluminium trolley with quick release elastic hooks. Shipping Box: Base price includes a reusable shipping box (measuring 350x73x41cms), that fits everything (including covers and sailing gear) inside. Click here for more Bladerider FX photos... |
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Rear Hydrofoil: The uniquely designed rear hydrofoil has a downward curve in the upper center of the foil that provides more lift over the transom,
while the upward curve in the end tips reduces tip vortex. The two piece carbon rudder assembly is fixed in place with a stainless steel pin in the carbon fiber rudder box. When the boat speed increases, the angle of attack/lift on the rudder foil can be increased manually to control the pitch of the boat, by simply rotating
by the tiller extension.