Bladerider VRX

The all new VRX uses the same proven hull shape from the two-time World Champion X8, but has a completely new layup and build process. A summary of all the improvements over the X8 include:

• Aerospace AS9100 and ISO9001 build standards - This is a first in the boat building industry.
• Thoroughly tested - After selling, sailing and supporting over 220 autoclaved X8's, we know what customers demand in a high performance foiler.
• Clear 3k carbon finish - minimal clear coating necessary due to a smoother finish after cooking.
• Under 10kg hull weight - military precision autoclave hull cooking process.
• Around 30kg all up weight - thanks to a diet from the X8 package.
• Stiffer 50mm mast - giving more power and better control of the head in the sail.
• Optional CST Mast and Boom - narrow mast in four choices of stiffness for better efficiency and stiffer oval shaped boom.
• Improved sail construction and materials - smoother sail shape and longer lasting.
• New FSE Robline ropes - including Dynemma mainsheet and better colour coding.
• Upgraded Ronstan fittings - including high load s/s vang blocks and new Orbit mainsheet pulleys.
• Optional Spinlock control line fittings and brackets - allowing for easier uncleating.
• New light weight alloy gantry - much stronger and stiffer than the previous carbon version, for the same weight.
• Improved trolley construction - now comes with alloy cradles and improved padding for increased strength and hull protection.
• 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 road freight to your door if you live in Europe, Australia or North America.
• Competitve Price - US$16,995 (excludes taxes and import duties)

Features

Hull: Autoclaved pre-preg 3k carbon hull with a fine bow, straight rocker, flat bottom, square chines and low freeboard all combine to produce a hull with less weight and windage for optimum lo-riding performance. Volume has been kept in the stern for a cleaner lift-off. The VRX also comes with a ISAF International Moth plaque enabling you to get your boat registered for Moth racing a lot sooner!

Wing Frame : Aerodynamic bladder molded carbon wing frame with new and improved dacron trampolines and air bladders for bouyancy.

Hydrofoils: supplied with our current F40 (MkII) hydrofoils as used to win the 2008 World Championships. Finished in 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.

Velocity pathlines across Bladerider's F40 (ver.2) hydrofoil with total pressure surface contours.

Mast & Boom : 100% carbon boom and 50mm mast (around 10% stiffer than normal), but can be optioned up to the CST narrow mast (choice of three stiffnesses) and oval shaped boom (around 80% stiffer than normal).

Sail: Comes with a one-design 8m Bladerider sail (International Moth compliant), but boat can be provided without a sail or upgraded to a North race sail if desired.

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

Foil Covers: The VRX 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 a alloy trolley with quick elastic hooks.

Shipping Box: Base price includes a reusable shipping box (measuring 350x70x40cms), that fits everything (including covers and sailing gear) inside.