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Three models are available: the Windrider 16, Windrider 17, and Windrider Rave.
The trimaran, designed by Jim Brown and built by Wilderness Systems in High Point, NC, is one of the most exciting new sailboats to enter the market in years. These multi-hull, user-friendly boats introduce the beginning sailor to the sport in a way never before possible. With the Windrider’s extreme stablilty (almost untippable), security, and basic controls, even the new sailor will be sailing swiftly and competently sooner than they could have imagined. Experienced sailors find a fast maneuverable multi-hull that provides a unique sailing experience. The Windrider’s light weight, slender lines, and wave-piercing hull design allow it to turn wind thrust into acceleration and forward movement. The wave-piercing hull allows for remarkable cruising speeds as it “knifes” through waves. The Windrider’s rotomolded polyethylene body weighs only 230 pounds, and it breaks down into three manageable hulls for transport and storage. The unassembled Windrider fits easily on the top of a car, and it’s a snap to assemble.
The new trimaran was also designed by Jim Brown and extends the concept of the WR16. The mast is rotating and the mainsail is fully battened for added efficiency. An optional jib adds even more power and control.
The versatile WR17 is capable of long distance cruising with one or two persons, or just sailing around the bay with three people sitting comfortably in the two protected cockpits, and two others stretched out on the trampolines. Maximum capacity is 800 lbs. Most owners will want the optional trailer and jib.
Performance Trimaran
The is the fruit of years of research and development by designer Sam Bradfield, and the production and marketing team at Wildnerness Systems. Like the Windrider, the Rave is a trimaran using rotomolded polyethylene hulls, but unlike the Windrider, the Rave rides on three retractable hydrofoils. The basic sailplan is a boomless mainsail and jib, which can drive the boat at speeds up to 40 mph in 15 to 18 knots of breeze. A bowsprit and screacher can be added for more performance if desired and to boost performance in light air. The Rave is sailed by only one person but can carry up to two persons seated comfortably in central kayak-style cockpits.
Deploy the hydrofoils and liftoff occurs at 8 to 12 knots of true wind speed, depending on crew weight. The boat then accelerates rapidly and all conventional sailboats are left far behind. The optional trailer and/or beach dolly are highly recommended.
For more information, check out the Windrider web site .
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Windrider Sailing Trimarans
Originally Wilderness Systems founded by Andy Zimmerman and his partner, John Sheppard. Both had orignally been with the furniture industry and started building whitewater kayaks. They found a niche in building touring kayaks, an item which other companies were not very interested in at the time. After discovering that their hand-made boats were too expensive to produce they began, in 1991, the rotational molding process, and applied it to their most popular touring kayak, the Sealution. The result was a high-level performance kayak at almost half the price of the composite version! The real explosion in sales came when the company, using its own in-house research and development team, created a new line of kayaks for the masses which were stable, inexpensive and easy to paddle. In 1993 the Rascal was born and became an instant hit. Through the years the company offered several versions of sailing kayaks. When Andy and John teamed up with Jim Brown, creator of the SeaRunner 31 and 37, the WindRider trimaran was created as a new product and WindRider Sailing Trimarans became a new division within the company. In 1996 the first roto-molded, wave-piercing trimaran left the factory, followed by hundreds more. WindRider merged with Nickels Boatworks in 2015. Phone 612-338-2170 Toll Free 1-888-609-2827 Fax 612-333-3760 Manufacturing: 2457 E. Judd Rd. Burton, MI 48529 Mailing Address: 6136 Sherman Circle Minneapolis, MN 55436
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Length
17'4" / 5.3 m
Beam
11'/ 3.4 m
Beam on Trailer
8' / 2.4 m
Weight (total)
320 lbs. / 145 kg
Mast Height
24' / 7.3 m
Total Sail Area
96 sq ft. / 9 m
Addl. Sail Area w/ Optional Jib
+43 sq ft. / +4 m
Draft
18" / 46 cm
Capacity
800 lbs. / 363 kg
Designer
Jim Brown & WindRider
Introduced
2002
Suggested Retail Price
$4,999 (US)
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Rave v - designer notes by clayton.
The design of transportation systems is inevitably a matter of trading off desired features or parameters in the process of optimization. The more importance placed on performance, the more profound the trade-offs will be. I was invited to comment on a conceptual sailing hydrofoil trimaran intended to introduce some new and not-commonly-seen technology. This was at the inception of the Rave V development program. Apparently my comments and suggestions carried some merit and I was invited to join in on the design process.
The initial baseline for the vessel was for the use of “V” type foil systems with “sonic tubes’ at the junctions of the two individual foils that make up the V, a pair forward for lift and lateral resistance to sail propulsive force, and one aft for lift and steerage. Sail propulsion was to be provided by a pair of Marconi type sail plans, side by side, supported by an “A” frame mast system. It was intended that all four sails would be carried on roller furler systems and that only one mainsail and jib set would be used at a time for each tack, with the other set furled. Much of the structure was to be of carbon fiber composites for the high strength and stiffness to weight ratio of the material. The main center hull, called the waka in trimaran terminology, was to be of a tandem seating type like the original WindRider Rave. The A frame mast concept was anticipated to provide sail propulsion with a force bias resistant to heeling moment, obviating the traditional need for crew to hike the respective windward rails of the outer hulls, called amas in trimaran terms, on the two tacks. The tandem or kayak type seating is perceived to be comfortable and convenient. My immediate impression, based on my years of general sailing experience, and especially my most recent multihull racing experience, was that the furling of two sails and unfurling of the other two sails at each tack would quickly prove to be more burden than most pleasure sailors would care to indulge in. Further, I was doubtful that the dynamic roll moment balance provided by the eccentric driving sail plan would sufficiently offset the aerodynamic drag losses imposed by the furled pair of sails so as to be worth the effort. The technical challenges of designing a vertical-axis furling system for an efficient high aspect ratio mainsail, with a high roach shape and the accompanying stiff battens of virtual necessity, would likely prove prohibitive. The on-the-water effort of roller-furling and unfurling fully battened mainsails around booms is known to be too cumbersome to be done as frequently as each tack. A pair of rotating wing masts without jibs, with fully battened sails that are deployed throughout the operational sailing realm was proposed and soon enough accepted as a viable way to operate the vessel as efficiently as the double main and jib rig but with far greater simplicity. The original masts were to be simply linked at their tops. With both sails to be flying simultaneously it was clear that they would likely interfere with each other at the top of the rig. A short spar of symmetrical foil section was added to the rig, mast head to mast head, to space the sails far enough to avoid this interference, with the added benefit of fencing the roll off of vertical spanwise airflow known as vortex generation, a form of induced drag. Some minor technical issues with the articulation of the masts to the linking spar, and the observation that it would be preferable to present the leeward sail forward into the lead of the airflow (much like the upper wing of a biplane is staggered forward), led to Larry Knauer’s excellent suggestion to replace the linking spar with an arch shaped spar. With a radius of curvature equal to that of its and the masts’ chord, this shape is the most efficient currently know for vortex generation reduction, and is used on many other forms of modern efficient aircraft (due to the nature of the Rave V in its intended operational realm it is difficult to think of it as something not related to aircraft). With the arch rigidly attached to each mast top the natural rotating motion of each mast should automatically twist the leeward mast forward ahead of the windward mast to enhance slot effect and maximize the interactive drive force of the sails.
The length overall of the boat was originally arbitrarily specified to be 18 feet with a beam of 12 feet. The original mast height was specified at 31 feet. With the sail plan designed to be apparently proportional to these dimensions, the area of each sail including the wing mast ended up being about 247 square feet for a combined total of 494 square feet, likely overwhelming in any but the lightest breeze. A length to beam ratio closer to that of the original Rave was adopted stretching the beam to a more realistic 15 ½ feet. A decision was made early to more-or-less reapply the length and beam dimensions of the original Rave. This shortened the waka hull to 17 feet and decreased the beam to 14 1/3 feet. The newly specified combined sail area was set at 320 square feet, representing a 50 percent increase over that of the working sail area of the original Rave. For the subsequent variations to the design that have been explored, the mast length has since stayed between 25 ½ and 26 feet. It was initially planned to mount the straight-arm aft aka across the stern of the waka and the amas to facilitate a strong carry-through of mainsheet, hull, rudder (steering foils) and backstay loads. The masts were to mount on top of the amas at the location of the forward straight-arm aka mounts. The original configuration of the aka to ama interface was simply to use a variant of the conventional multihull bolt-on crossbeam type mount. A practical and safety aimed specification was set for floatation in each ama to be approximately equal to the weight of both standard crew standing on the same ama with its top pushed down to water level. The specification for standard crew weight was set at 200 lbs. each. The target all-up empty weight of the boat was set at 300 lbs. In order not to exceed the 400 lb. floatation capacity of the amas and maintain a more-or-less proper longitudinal floatation balance to the sail plan, crew weight distribution in the waka, foil mount, etc., the ama would need to be excessively long and impractically thin to carry to aka mounts at the aft ends of each respective hull. Also, such a thin hull form would likely create negative manufacturing issues. The mounts would be located at the ends of amas so thin that the quest for a strong load carry-through would be inherently defeated. The aft aka was consequently moved forward of the aft cockpit and the amas were reconfigured to minimally meet the + 400 lb. floatation capacity requirement at a more workable length. The backstay bridle mount was moved forward with the aka sleeve mount in the waka, reducing the potential for sail hang-up during low speed gybing. Since the amas have, in practice, under way, a rather minimal role in providing buoyancy to the vessel, up to the point wherein the foils and sonic tubes provide enough lift to carry the hulls out of the water. Therefore, any excess ama hull weight and drag (hydrodynamic and aerodynamic) is, by design, simply a wasteful detriment to performance and production cost. In short, the amas are there for structure, docking, low speed handling, and safety. An end-on look at a modern foil-borne Moth class boat reveals a trimaran minus the amas. The original target liftoff speed for the boat to become fully foil-borne was specified at 7 miles per hour, and later relaxed to 8 miles per hour, at the full specified standard gross weight of 700 lb. The amas were shaped to provide fine entry buoyancy with minimized surface area-to-volume of the wetted bottom of their hulls, in small waves, while the boat is still heeled over in typical trimaran fashion at pre-foil-borne speeds. This criterion is about as subjective as it gets. The waka, as it is required to float most of the weight of the entire boat plus a crew at 400 lbs., was designed with a trade-off slightly away from the fine minimized surface-to-wetted-area shape towards a fine entry type shape that should promote early hydrodynamic lift, as it is done on the classical planing hull dinghies, but with a decidedly long-on-the-water-line narrow section. The super sleek forward bow top section (“foredeck”) suggested in the publicity 3-D drawings and animation would have been fine for aerodynamic purposes and likely would have shed splashed water efficiently as well but was rejected, at least for the present, for practical and safety reasons. With no mast or any other structure to hold on to aft of the head stay and forward of the back stay, a crew going forward to receive a dock, tow line or a less than ideal shore would do so at risk of going overboard, potentially into the path of foils. A flatter top with curved edges and a downward slope forward for aerodynamic purposes is hoped to provide at least minimum footing with reasonably good aerodynamic form properties.
From the onset the forward foils were baselined to attach to the amas and waka above the waterline so that they could be hinged at the amas for detachment and retraction from their waka-end mounts, accessible from the forward cockpit. A 6 inch chord section was the initial baseline for the foil blades and the length of each making up the V shape was set to allow the sonic tubes to clear the waka upon V foil retraction. The sonic tubes were initially sized to a diameter equal to that of the foil chord, pending change to be determined by calculation and experimentation. The original specification for draft at full foil depth was arbitrarily set at four feet. This was not achievable even with the full 15 ½ foot beam as the foil angles would have been substantially steeper than 45 degrees, judged at the time to be inefficient for lift, and sonic tube-to-hull clearance on retraction was not achievable even if the foil blade lengths were adjusted to relocate the tubes to directly beneath the foil pivot mounts on the amas. The foils were therefore designed to look correct and the draft was determined by that. The steering foil system aft was originally specified to be also a V foil, retractable for beaching by way of a hinging trunnion built into the waka hull transom, allowing the entire foil system to swing aft and up. Subsequent calculation strongly indicated that the lift force from the two foil blades plus the sonic tube would be too strong to balance out the component of boat weight apportioned to it. This was anticipated as a review of the state of the art demonstrated by other foiling sailboats suggested that steering foils tended to be much smaller in lifting surface area than their primary lifting foil counterparts. Thereafter the V foil blades were replaced by a single symmetrical section narrower chord (4 ½ inch) rudder leaving only the sonic tube for lift. Set angle of attack (angle of incidence) was baselined at 2 degrees for the sonic tubes, and expected to be about the same for the foils. The baseline angle was reduced to one degree for the rudder’s tube when it was apparent that the lift forces would still be higher than needed to balance the preferred load distribution between the forward primary lifting foils and the aft lifting tube. The forward foil systems were located so as to provide a balanced lateral resistance to sail force and a near neutral helm based upon a standard una-rig sail plan center of effort. This was subsequently reviewed and corrected to reflect a slightly more forward center of effort consistent with a slotted sail plan (main and jib) that the rotating wing mast should more closely resemble. Consequently the foils were moved 4 inches further forward much improving the calculated static force balance between the primary lifting foils forward and the lifting tube aft.
It was assumed from the onset that some method of pitch control and balance would be necessary in the form of water ballast or steering foil pitch angle trim or both. The transition from a V foil aft to a rudder with lift tube likely improved the simplification of the trim method as it reduced the size of the steering system mountings. Two trim angle methods currently under consideration include a screw jack type rudder head pitch angle adjuster or a slider crank/link type adjuster to the same type of rudder head. The rudder blade is now intended to be retracted by lifting it straight vertically through a dagger board style rudder head.
A number of scenarios were considered for the rigging of the boat from trailer to sailor. Of those pertaining to hull geometry, the method of mounting the amas to the wakas with the crossbeams, know in trimaran parlance as akas, has been baselined as simple ferrule plug-in types. An effort was made to investigate the possibility of “telescoping” the akas into the hull for trailering, and out for sailing. This couldn’t be accommodated with a simple two section concentric tube system per aka as the beam of the assembled vessel is too great to allow for it and still meet the U. S. Department of Transportation’s 8 ½ foot maximum road vehicle width requirement for transport without special procedures and requirements. Clever and convenient hull folding or retracting systems or methods tend to carry a weight penalty to the detriment of performance. The idea of attaching the akas to the amas from above in a reversible fashion was abandoned in favor of a lighter permanent internal epoxy bonded attachment. The accompanying reshaping of the ama’s hull should also offer the slight benefit of aerodynamic drag reduction.
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Total weight: 140lbs. Lightweight pieces are easy to disassemble and transport via truck bed, roof rack or utility trailer
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Length 10'11" / 3.3 m
Beam 10'6" / 3.2 m
Weight (total) 120 lbs. / 54.4 kg
Weight (main hull) 70 lbs. / 31.8 kg
Mast Height 19' / 5.8 m
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6 Best Trailerable Trimarans For Bluewater and Coastal Sailing
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Having a boat costs a lot of money, even when you are not using it, marina fees, etc. And once it is in the water most sailors never go very far from their “home marina” and sailing will be somewhat restricted. However, what if you could fold your trimaran and put it on a trailer, store it at your house, and go to a new sailing spot the next time?
Here are 6 of the best trailerable trimaran:
The Dragonfly series
Corsair Series
Windrider 17
Choosing the best trailerable trimaran (a multi-hull with three “hulls”) will depend on crucial factors like speed, durability, design, and ease of transportation. This article is here to help you get started with your research and hopefully help you on the way towards your dream boat!
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Cruising Trimarans That Can Be Transported
Cruising boats are made for multiday sailing either on the coast of your favorite sailing area or full-out blue-water ocean crossings. Extended living should be a priority in these designs.
1. The Dragonfly 25 and 28 (Dragon Fly Series)
Dragonfly is in the business of making the “best foldable trimarans on the planet” many would agree with this statement. Dragonfly is known for its commitment to easy trailering and ease of use, shown in designs for the Dragonfly 25 and Dragonfly 28.
The “Swing Wing” system on the linchpins is one of the key features of the dragonfly series. The system’s application makes it possible for the trimaran to narrow its beam as much as 50%.
Attesting to its Scandinavian manufacturing, most parts of the trimaran are made in-house. This guarantees quality and ensures that all used parts are above standard.
You don’t need to look further than the Dragonfly 25. Its centerboard slightly offset to port. Extra space is created in the main hull’s interior with a trunk buried under a settee. Performance-wise, the low drag and narrow hull shape allow the boat to reach blistering speeds.
Dragonfly 28 In Numbers
Length: 8.75m
Beam folded: 2.54m
Max crew: 5-7 people
Max Speed: 22+knots
Dragonfly 25 In Numbers
Length: 7.65m
Beam folded: 2.30m
Max crew: 4-6 people
Max Speed: 21+knots
2. Farrier F-22
New Zealand enters the trimaran manufacturing race with this premium sea goer. The vessel comes in two different versions: a performance variation with more horsepower and a full cabin cruising version.
Compared to the dragon series the F-22 has the biggest allowance for space.
The F-22 is known for being one of the easiest trimarans to fold and load.
The sports version of the F-22 has some really good performance to offer. It has an aggressive spirit: you can mount a sail while leaving plenty of space for the boat’s fine entry and flared forward sections. The build quality is also topnotch—a lasting memorial to a principle that Ian Farrier always worked by: excellence.
Farrier F-22 In Numbers
Length: 7.0m
Beam folded: 2.5m
Max crew: 3-5 people
Max Speed: 20+knots
3. Corsair Series
This boat series has an exciting history. Farrier created it to promote his trailerable tri concept. However, the series is now independent with a top-class vehicle to its name.
The Corsair 760 is listed as providing some of the best performance and safety benefits to sailors.
Building off the spirit of excellence of the founder, the Corsair 760 has created a boat with comfort and racing potential. The boat can be tricky to handle at first, but it will be a breeze once you get the hang of it.
It is also worth noting that the corsair 37 is the largest trailerable trimaran on the market today.
Daysail Trimarans That Can Be Transported
Boats that are made for dayssailing are usually smaller, cheaper and more easily handled. They are perfect for those looking to enjoy a full day on the water in calm weather, but are usually less suitable for multiday events or rough sea sailing.
4. The Astus Models (20ft, 22.5ft, and 24ft)
If you’re looking for something small but still capable of doing day sailing, this 22.5-foot trimaran is for you. Built for speed and maneuverability, the Astus 22.5 has optional foils to optimize speed.
The modern design, coupled with the spacious interior, can fit up to four beds. Accordingly, this trimaran is suited for family outings.
The Astus brand specializes in transportable trimarans, worth noting is that some models need a specific trailer whilst the smaller boats use a standard trailer.
5. Weta 14.5
The 2019 Weta trimaran is a 14.5-foot (4.4-meter) trimaran featuring a carbon frame, centerboard, rudder foil, and rudder shock. The hull is made from fiberglass and foam. The Weta is built for strength and speed based on these lightweight materials.
The 2019 Weta trimaran is easy to sail and is worth considering whether you want to take a quiet sail, race with your friends, or take kids to a sailing lesson. It has a simple design and is easy to set up independently.
The small size makes it more suitable for daysailing in good weather rather than multiday cruising, although more experienced sailors will of course push the limits of this boat.
6. WindRider 17
The 17.4-foot (5.3-meter) WindRider 17 is one of the more versatile trimarans in the market. It packs high performance for a low cost. This trimaran has a light rotating mast to boost performance, and a full-battened mainsail optimizes visibility.
This sailboat is made from rotomolded polyethylene, which is more durable than fiberglass and demands less maintenance.
The WindRider 17 has a comfortable interior and can fit six adults. This is an ideal choice for social sailing for a couple or a family and friends. It’s easy to ride, and a shallow draft allows easy maneuverability.
What’s the Largest Trailerable Trimaran?
The largest trailerable trimaran is the Corsair 37 , this multihull is built for single-handed cruising while still maintaining the ability to comfortably seat 6 people.
The Corsair 37 provides comfort, speed, and safety. It also contains just enough space to accommodate amenities like a propane stove, a sink, and other equipment.
The vessel is designed to be a performance cruiser. It features an aluminum rotating wing mast, carbon fiber bowsprit, and premium deck hardware. The corsair can still cut through the water with ease despite its size, putting the wind in your sails.
What Is a Catamaran?
A catamaran is a boat with two hulls (a trimaran has three) connected by a bridge deck. Catamarans usually offer more space than both monohulls and trimarans of the same length. The catamaran is usually somewhat slower than a trimaran but faster than a monohull. They are usually made of fiberglass or carbon fiber.
Catamarans come in all shapes and sizes. You can find straightforward sailing catamarans, perfect for those who are only starting their sailing journey. Larger sailing catamarans have become extremely popular for long-distance sailing.
There are also power catamarans, they have huge diesel-powered engines (sometimes electric) and no sails. Also called “power cats”, these boats can reach 30+kts.
Can a Trimaran Be Trailerable?
As discussed above, some trimarans are possible to put on a trailer and move to another sailing area or to be stored at home. This is usually not possible with catamarans but is sometimes possible with the trimarans that are fitted with foldable amas (the two outer “floats” or “hulls”).
Some trimarans can be trailerable, this is mainly due to the ability to drastically decrease the vessels beam, sometimes as much as 50%. This allows the trailer plus trimaran to be below the legal requirements of the road.
Final Thoughts
It has proven difficult to beat the trimaran in terms of speed. Through the ages, this type of vessel has proven to be immensely enjoyable in all kinds of sailing activities. These can range from sea adventures to waterborne relaxation in your free time.
Trimarans come in various types, foldable, for cruising or racing, etc. However, there is a common factor: many of the small ones are trailerable. This makes them easier to move than most other types of boats.
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Easy to transport. Easy to rig. Simple, fast and fun for anyone who wants to sail.
Introduced in 1995, the original WindRider 16 is the boat that started the buzz. The roomy cockpit accommodates a sailor and a child, and for bigger groups the optional trampolines offer room for a couple more friends.
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Weight: 180 kg: Sail area Mainsail: 9,0 m 2: Sail area Jib: 4,0 m 2: Sail area Reacher (optional) 8,0 m 2: Draft: 0,46 m: Max weight capacity: 363 kg (225 kg under CE-C) Constructionmaterial: Polyethylene & Special Aluminium: Designer: Jim Brown & WindRider
Windrider 17
Windrider 17 is a 17′ 3″ / 5.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Jim Brown/Windrider and built by Windrider Sailing Trimarans starting in 2002. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. ... A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but ...
The WindRider 17 Trimaran
The most versatile sailboat in the WindRider Trimaran clan, the WindRider 17 has features to please just about everybody. With the affordability of this boat we are bringing the joy and pleasure of sailing high-quality boats to as many people as possible. We bring outstanding quality for the price. The boat is easy to sail and operate.
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The Windrider's light weight, slender lines, and wave-piercing hull design allow it to turn wind thrust into acceleration and forward movement. ... The new Windrider 17 trimaran was also designed by Jim Brown and extends the concept of the WR16. The mast is rotating and the mainsail is fully battened for added efficiency. An optional jib adds ...
Windrider Sailing Trimarans
In 1996 the first roto-molded, wave-piercing trimaran left the factory, followed by hundreds more. WindRider merged with Nickels Boatworks in 2015. Phone 612-338-2170 Toll Free 1-888-609-2827 Fax 612-333-3760 Manufacturing: 2457 E. Judd Rd. Burton, MI 48529 Mailing Address: 6136 Sherman Circle Minneapolis, MN 55436.
WindRider 17 Specifications
WindRider 17 Specifications; Length: 17'4" / 5.3 m: Beam: 11'/ 3.4 m: Beam on Trailer: 8' / 2.4 m: Weight (total) 320 lbs. / 145 kg: Mast Height: 24' / 7.3 m: Total Sail Area: 96 sq ft. / 9 m 2: Addl. Sail Area w/ Optional Jib +43 sq ft. / +4 m 2: Draft: 18" / 46 cm: Capacity: 800 lbs. / 363 kg: Designer: Jim Brown & WindRider: Introduced: 2002 ...
WR17 Trimaran Sailboat
WR17 Trimaran Sailboat The premier WindRider Trimaran is the most fun you'll have on the water. Down by the bay or out on the ocean, a WindRider 17 is your first-class ticket to fast and easy sailing. Enthusiasts of all ages and capabilities can rig and launch it. The mast weighs just 35 lbs for easy lifting, or can be.
RAVE V
An end-on look at a modern foil-borne Moth class boat reveals a trimaran minus the amas. The original target liftoff speed for the boat to become fully foil-borne was specified at 7 miles per hour, and later relaxed to 8 miles per hour, at the full specified standard gross weight of 700 lb.
WindRider 10
The WindRider 10 (also WindRider Tango) is a trimaran sailboat manufactured by WindRider LLC, designed by Mark Balogh and WindRider LLC [2] and introduced in 2002. Production had ended by 2020. [1] The design features an adjustable seat and a kick-up aluminium rudder. [2] It described as "basically a ten foot sit-on-top kayak with alot [ sic ...
WindRider 17
Jib / genoa area. 43 sq ft (4.0 m 2) [ 1] [ edit on Wikidata] The WindRider 17 is a small trimaran sailboat with foot pedal steering, for up to four people. [ 1] It was designed by well known multihull sailboat designer Jim Brown and launched by WindRider LLC in 2002. Production had ended by 2020.
WindRider 10 Tango Trimaran
WindRider 10 Tango Trimaran. Simple and easy to sail and transport, the WindRider Tango is the quickest way for anyone to get on the water and start sailing. ... We are an authorized dealer for Catalina, Com-Pac and Windrider offering a wide range of new and pre-owned sailboats, Please contact us at 713-644-8161 if we can be of any assistance ...
6 Best Trailerable Trimarans For Bluewater and Coastal Sailing
Here are 6 of the best trailerable trimaran: The Dragonfly series. F-22. Corsair Series. Astus. Weta 14.5. Windrider 17. Choosing the best trailerable trimaran (a multi-hull with three "hulls") will depend on crucial factors like speed, durability, design, and ease of transportation.
WindRider 16
open trimaran: Hull weight: 250 lb (110 kg) LOA: 16 ft 7 in (5.05 m) Beam: 12 ft (3.7 m) Sails; Total sail area: 93 sq ft (8.6 m 2) [edit on Wikidata] The WindRider 16 is a small trimaran sailboat with foot pedal steering launched by WindRider LLC in 1995 for 1-3 adults. It was designed ...
1999 Windrider 16 Trimaran and 2008 trailer
Bought a new Hobie trimaran so my Windrider 16 trimaran has got to go to make room in the fleet. This one is a blast to sail single-handed, but you can also take friends along on the trampolines. It is set up with the optional spray shroud, new lines, and a manual bilge pump.
WindRider 16 Trimaran
WindRider 16 Trimaran Easy to transport. Easy to rig. Simple, fast and fun for anyone who wants to sail. Introduced in 1995, the original WindRider 16 is the boat that started the buzz. The roomy cockpit accommodates a sailor and a child, and for bigger groups the optional trampolines offer room for a couple more friends. ... Weight (total) 250 ...
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The WindRider 17, an exhilarating ride perfect for families or camper sailors, has been known to reach speeds of up to 20mph. This easy day sailor goes from trailer to sailing in under 30 minutes and is sure to fit in perfectly with whatever adventures you have planned. At a glance: Models: WR 16, 17, Tango, Rave V.
Windrider 16. The Windrider 16 trimaran, designed by Jim Brown and built by Wilderness Systems in High Point, NC, is one of the most exciting new sailboats to enter the market in years. These multi-hull, user-friendly boats introduce the beginning sailor to the sport in a way never before possible. ... The Windrider's light weight, slender ...
An Introduction to Thermal Plastics. Your WindRider 17 Trimaran's (WR17) hulls are molded of polyethylene, a thermal plastic. This material allows us to build hulls that are lightweight, strong, resilient, durable, and low cost. The process used to build these hulls is called "rotational molding.". Polyethylene powder is placed in a ...
WindRider 17 Specifications Length 17' / 5.3 m Beam 11' / 3.4 m Beam on Trlr 8' 2.4 m Weight 400 lbs. / 181 kg Mast Height 24' / 7.3 m Sail Area 96 sq. ft. / 9 m sq. Optional Jib 43 sq. ft. / 4 m sq. Max Capacity 1,000 lbs. / 454 kg Draft 18" / 46 cm US Retail Price $8,499 Designers Jim Brown & WindRider Trimarans
2. Capacity. The WindRider 17 can carry up to 6 people, while Weta is limited to 3. 4. Dryer boat. The trampoline design and bow design ensure that the waves break beneath you, not on you. No need for a dry suit to sail this trimaran. 5. Motor mount option.
Trimaran with fixed unballasted keel: Rigging Type: Cat (unstayed) LOA: ... Nickels Boat Works merged with Windrider in 2015 and became the builder of the Windrider trimarans. Sailboat Forum. View All Topics: ... The weight required to sink the yacht one inch. Calculated by multiplying the LWL area by 5.333 for sea water or 5.2 for fresh water.
WindRider merged with Nickels Boatworks in 2015. Phone 612-338-2170. Toll Free 1-888-609-2827. Fax 612-333-3760. Manufacturing: 2457 E. Judd Rd. Burton, MI 48529. Mailing Address: 6136 Sherman Circle.
WindRider 16 Trimaran: The sleek little WindRider for sporty, simplistic sailing. It's so easy to rig up a WindRider 16 that anyone can do it in 20 minutes or less. The carbon fiber mast weighs 22 pounds and just like that, you can be on the water for a solo sail or treating friends to the thrill of armchair sailin ... Weight: 250 lbs. / 113.6 ...
Weight: 180 kg: Sail area Mainsail: 9,0 m 2: Sail area Jib: 4,0 m 2: Sail area Reacher (optional) 8,0 m 2: Draft: 0,46 m: Max weight capacity: 363 kg (225 kg under CE-C) Constructionmaterial: Polyethylene & Special Aluminium: Designer: Jim Brown & WindRider
Windrider 17 is a 17′ 3″ / 5.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Jim Brown/Windrider and built by Windrider Sailing Trimarans starting in 2002. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. ... A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but ...
The most versatile sailboat in the WindRider Trimaran clan, the WindRider 17 has features to please just about everybody. With the affordability of this boat we are bringing the joy and pleasure of sailing high-quality boats to as many people as possible. We bring outstanding quality for the price. The boat is easy to sail and operate.
The Windrider's light weight, slender lines, and wave-piercing hull design allow it to turn wind thrust into acceleration and forward movement. ... The new Windrider 17 trimaran was also designed by Jim Brown and extends the concept of the WR16. The mast is rotating and the mainsail is fully battened for added efficiency. An optional jib adds ...
In 1996 the first roto-molded, wave-piercing trimaran left the factory, followed by hundreds more. WindRider merged with Nickels Boatworks in 2015. Phone 612-338-2170 Toll Free 1-888-609-2827 Fax 612-333-3760 Manufacturing: 2457 E. Judd Rd. Burton, MI 48529 Mailing Address: 6136 Sherman Circle Minneapolis, MN 55436.
WindRider 17 Specifications; Length: 17'4" / 5.3 m: Beam: 11'/ 3.4 m: Beam on Trailer: 8' / 2.4 m: Weight (total) 320 lbs. / 145 kg: Mast Height: 24' / 7.3 m: Total Sail Area: 96 sq ft. / 9 m 2: Addl. Sail Area w/ Optional Jib +43 sq ft. / +4 m 2: Draft: 18" / 46 cm: Capacity: 800 lbs. / 363 kg: Designer: Jim Brown & WindRider: Introduced: 2002 ...
WR17 Trimaran Sailboat The premier WindRider Trimaran is the most fun you'll have on the water. Down by the bay or out on the ocean, a WindRider 17 is your first-class ticket to fast and easy sailing. Enthusiasts of all ages and capabilities can rig and launch it. The mast weighs just 35 lbs for easy lifting, or can be.
An end-on look at a modern foil-borne Moth class boat reveals a trimaran minus the amas. The original target liftoff speed for the boat to become fully foil-borne was specified at 7 miles per hour, and later relaxed to 8 miles per hour, at the full specified standard gross weight of 700 lb.
The WindRider 10 (also WindRider Tango) is a trimaran sailboat manufactured by WindRider LLC, designed by Mark Balogh and WindRider LLC [2] and introduced in 2002. Production had ended by 2020. [1] The design features an adjustable seat and a kick-up aluminium rudder. [2] It described as "basically a ten foot sit-on-top kayak with alot [ sic ...
Jib / genoa area. 43 sq ft (4.0 m 2) [ 1] [ edit on Wikidata] The WindRider 17 is a small trimaran sailboat with foot pedal steering, for up to four people. [ 1] It was designed by well known multihull sailboat designer Jim Brown and launched by WindRider LLC in 2002. Production had ended by 2020.
WindRider 10 Tango Trimaran. Simple and easy to sail and transport, the WindRider Tango is the quickest way for anyone to get on the water and start sailing. ... We are an authorized dealer for Catalina, Com-Pac and Windrider offering a wide range of new and pre-owned sailboats, Please contact us at 713-644-8161 if we can be of any assistance ...
Here are 6 of the best trailerable trimaran: The Dragonfly series. F-22. Corsair Series. Astus. Weta 14.5. Windrider 17. Choosing the best trailerable trimaran (a multi-hull with three "hulls") will depend on crucial factors like speed, durability, design, and ease of transportation.
open trimaran: Hull weight: 250 lb (110 kg) LOA: 16 ft 7 in (5.05 m) Beam: 12 ft (3.7 m) Sails; Total sail area: 93 sq ft (8.6 m 2) [edit on Wikidata] The WindRider 16 is a small trimaran sailboat with foot pedal steering launched by WindRider LLC in 1995 for 1-3 adults. It was designed ...
Bought a new Hobie trimaran so my Windrider 16 trimaran has got to go to make room in the fleet. This one is a blast to sail single-handed, but you can also take friends along on the trampolines. It is set up with the optional spray shroud, new lines, and a manual bilge pump.
WindRider 16 Trimaran Easy to transport. Easy to rig. Simple, fast and fun for anyone who wants to sail. Introduced in 1995, the original WindRider 16 is the boat that started the buzz. The roomy cockpit accommodates a sailor and a child, and for bigger groups the optional trampolines offer room for a couple more friends. ... Weight (total) 250 ...