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6:30 PM Mon 8 Dec 2008 GMT

'Mach 2 Moth shell - Here is the shell straight from the mould receiving some admiring glances!' Simon Payne

On the 28 December Simon Payne and Amac will arrive in Zhuhai to oversee the finishing of their two Mach 2 International foiler moths. They will then then sail in the Australian National Championships starting on the 20 January in Geelong near Melbourne.

They will leave on the 6 January for Melbourne and a few days training before the event. Amacs boat is called 'Black Betty' and mine is called . . err 'Maid in China'

Side view of the Mach 2 Hull. The hull, foredeck and transom are one moulding and like this she weighs 3.64 kilo's. The bow bonnet which protects the wand mechanism is not yet fitted. Nearly all the hull is made from unidirectional carbon fibre laid at 45 degrees.

Mach 2 Moth shell - Simon Payne

(above) A Mach 2 straight from the mould with integral foredeck and transom. Total weight including cockit floor and before finishing 5.6KG.

Mach 2 Moth shell - Simon Payne

(above) Ready for the cockpit floor. The Mach 2 name is a created from carbon fibre and inserted as the boat is constructed. The foredeck is part of the hull and not a separate moulding. This makes for a stronger lighter monocoque due to no joints and and less material.

Mach 2 Moth floor - Simon Payne

(above) The back of the cockpit floor straight from the mould showing the rear wing bar mountings and carbon finish. The floor weighs 1.98KG.

Mach 2 Moth gantry - Simon Payne

(above) The Gantry for the Mach 2 is in production and this is what it looks like! Completely carbon fibre, the moulded joints are designed to allow simple, easy assembly together with the ultimate robustness and light weight.

Mach 2 Moth gantry graphic - Simon Payne

Read more about the Mach 2 Moth at www.mach2boats.com

Also read the Sail-world article www.sail-world.com/UK/New-website-for-the-Mach-2-Int-Moth-goes-live/51337

by Simon Payne

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