Shaw 650 Cockpit Goes On
Key points that differ from previous iterations (wooden and production boats built using the previous set of tooling):
- improved semi concealed chainplates; a more elegant and attractive solution for both building and for sailing particularly for kite work
- improved deck layout, with full length foot rails for added stiffness
- improved sidedecks including a thicker more gentle roll around the edges, meaning that first the hull deck join is much more attractive (in fact very difficult to even see) but also that the hiking position, already one of the most comfortable in our opinion of the legs in hikers (and the Viper and the Thommo boats are also very comfy) has a max hike position that has the edge taken off, thus rewarding the legs by preventing varicose veins, thrombosis and the medical condition known as ‘a sore arse’
- improved dent resistance; using an adjusted layup, the cockpit should be very resistant to dents
- instead of using reinforcements with screws going through the deck with the added weights of washers and nuts on the other end, hardpoints for deckgear are threaded inserts, reducing weight and providing a solid surface to screw into
A continued focus on weight loss that would make Jenny Craig proud sees the Shaw 650 as the lightest of the flying 20s, as they are becoming known, carrying a decent sized sail area with a decklayout which will reward a hiking crew.
We can’t wait to hit the water, and I’m sure our confirmed buyers who are patiently already waiting in the queue, cannot wait either.
Slowly slowly catch a monkey. (business). As they say.