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Any sailor will have the chance to enjoy the thrill of foiling on a full carbon composite, state-of-the-art dinghy. Switch will give sailors the thrill of racing in a one-design, high-performance foiling class. 

ONE PLATFORM - 3 RIGS 

One of the main aims was to make sure sailors of all ages and sizes can race the Switch. By replacing the bottom base of the mast, you can switch from the 6.5m sail to the 7.5 or 8.5m, as both the top and mid mast are shared amongst the three rigs. This also makes it possible for a youth sailor to move into the next rig, keeping the same platform (hull, foils, boom, rigging, and much of the mast). 

ONE-DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Every part of the Switch is built to the highest quality standards. With CNC machined moulds and tooling, numerically controlled cutting machines, and rigorous quality control Element6Evolution ensures the tightest possible tolerance on every component.

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS
  • LENGTH 12.79 ft / 3.9 m
  • BEAM 7.38 ft / 2.25 m
  • PLATFORM WEIGHT 55 lbs / 25 kgs

SAIL AREA
  • MAIN 6.5 m², 7.5 m², or 8.5 m²

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

The Switch One-Design standard boat set is supplied as a complete boat with all parts included for the boat to sail and race. The boat is supplied in 5 cardboard boxes (unless the aluminum box is ordered with the boat).

The standard package includes the following:

  • Full carbon one-design hull in white gelcoat with all deck fittings, deck console, and black progrip
  • Full carbon one-design dismountable beam set with trampolines, flotation, and adjustable toe straps
  • Full carbon One Design main foil horizontal and vertical foil assembly
  • Full carbon One Design rudder horizontal and vertical foil assembly
  • Carbon tiller assembly and tiller extension
  • Carbon bowsprit wand and complete mechanical ride height control assembly
  • Carbon one design three-piece mast set fully fitted out, and carbon boomerang spreaders
  • Carbon one design boom fully fitted out with aluminum vang lever and attachments
  • One design standing rigging set, inc shrouds, forestays, and turnbuckles
  • Complete spliced running rigging set
  • Complete set of loose blocks and hardware.
  • One design sail complete with class logo, battens, batten adjusters, cams, and bag

FEATURES

  • HULL

    • The carbon epoxy laminate with PVC core, makes for a light androbust structure that is set to last in time.
    • Thin gelcoat layer: this allows for an easily maintainable and repairable surface; small scratches or small damages can be effortlessly repaired to keep your hull in top condition. 
    • Delrin Main Foil and Rudder Bearings: CNC machined bearings allowfor a consistent, tight fit between your foils and the boat.

  • WINGS

    • Composed of three assemblies: Front Beam, Stern Beam, 2 Outboard Beam
    • Two prepreg vacuum moulded centre pieces and four corner pieces are moulded in aluminium tooling and bonded with CST wound tubes using CNC machined jigs so that the assembly is light, stiff and consistent.

  • FOILS

    No compromise in performance: A mix of High Modulus prepreg and Intermediate Modulus prepreg is implemented in the layup of the foils, resulting in excellent stiffness and strength, and accuracy to strict One Design standard.

  • SPARS

    • A 3 piece system with CST carbon mast tubes was chosen for repeatability and consistency.
    • Carbon 15 degree Bent Boom: Milled Anodized Aluminum Vang Lever
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