Bladerider RX

The Bladerider RX is the most affordable high performance carbon fibre hydrofoil Moth on the market and is aimed at newcomers that want to get into foiling or Moth racing.

Once owners are familiar with their boat, we highly encourage experimentation of different wand gearing, wand stiffness, battens, foil angles, rake, rig tension, ropes or even vang purchase systems to suit their weight, wind conditions or sailing style.

There are no upgrade options with the RX, however customers can easily update their boats with a different sail or mast later on. However for those that wish to race their RX as a one-design (ie with supplied mast, boom, sail and foils), we will be providing incentives for RX customers to use their boat as supplied in Moth fleet racing.

• The first deliveries of the RX will commence to Australia in December 2008.
• Deliveries to the Europe and North America will begin in January/February 2009.
• Purchase orders can be placed with us on our Order Form or through your Reseller.

Summary of Changes

The all-new RX has the same build procedure as the FX, although it is made from carbon. This gives around a 5kg weight saving over the FX and only about 5kg heavier than the X8. A summary of all the differences compared to the X8 include:

• Aerospace AS9100 and ISO9001 build standards - This is a first in the boat building industry.
• Proposed 15kg hull and 35kg all up weight - only slightly heavier than the X8 but much stronger and more robust.
• Black gel coat finish - extremely durable and resistant to body impacts.
• Thoroughly tested - After selling, sailing and supporting over 220 carbon X8's, we know what customers demand in a high performance foiler.
• Simpler carbon tube wing frame - more rigid and more durable.
• Stiffer 50mm mast - giving more power and better control of the head in the sail.
• Improved sail construction and materials - smoother sail shape and longer lasting.
• New FSE Robline ropes - including better colour coding of control lines.
• Upgraded Ronstan fittings - including new Orbit mainsheet pulleys.
• New lightweight alloy gantry - much stronger and stiffer than the previous carbon version.
• New alloy spreaders - unbreakable and easier to rig.
• Improved trolley construction - now comes with all new alloy cradles for increased strength.
• Speeds - Similar take off and top speed as the X8.
• Two year warranty - Does your Moth have a two year warranty?
• Free shipping to Melbourne, Hamburg or Los Angeles - Meaning that you only have to pay for local road freight to your door.
• Unbeatable Price - US$13,995 (excludes taxes and import duties) The most affordable and competitive carbon hydrofoil Moth ever made!

Specific Features

Hull Design: The RX 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.

Hull Construction: Vacuum infused 3k carbon foam sandwich hull with a black gel-coat finish and a aluminium wing cover track. The cockpit grip is an aggressive non-slip material, stuck on for easy replacement later on if necessary. The RX also comes with a ISAF International Moth plaque enabling you to get your boat registered for Moth racing a lot sooner.

Wing Frame : The new carbon tube wing frame with moulded corners not only helps reduce the overall cost of the boat, but it also improves the durability and stiffness of the whole structure dramatically. 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.

Hydrofoils: Black two piece, high-lift pre-preg carbon hydrofoils fitted to pre-preg carbon centerboard and rudder, purpose-designed for lowest drag and maximum lift in speed range 5-26 knots.

Rudder Gantry: The supplied gantry will be made from anodised aluminium tubes. The expected weight will be very similar to the carbon gantry on the X8, but much stronger and stiffer.

Rig: A stiffer 50mm mast is supplied giving more power and better control of the head in the sail. The gooseneck of the boom has also been improved for better fitting and clearing of the downhaul pulleys.

Sail: Comes with a one design 8.0m Bladerider sail (International Moth compliant) made from X-ply and Dacron. The sail material and finish has been dramatically improved in 2008 to give a smoother sail shape and make it longer lasting.

Spreaders: The supplied spreaders/prodder will be made from anodised aluminium tubes. The expected weight will be very similar to the carbon spreaders on the X8 but far greater strength and reliability.

Rope & Fittings: Complete Ronstan fitout including new Orbit mainsheet blocks along with FSE Robline ropes.

Foil Covers: The RX comes free with hydrofoil covers and plus for a limited time, free top cover, mast cover, boom cover and spreaders cover.

Trolley: The boat comes with an all new alloy trolley with quick elastic hooks.

Shipping Box: Base price includes a reusable shipping box (measuring 350x73x41cms), that fits everything (including covers and sailing gear) inside.