Musto Performance Skiff

The Musto Skiff is a single-handed Segelskiff with a length of 4.55 m. It is distinguished by a trapeze, gennaker, wings and light weight. It can reach speeds of over 20 knots, making it one of the fastest single-handed sailing boats.

Development

It was designed for the Olympic Class test runs in 2000 in Quiberon by the former European Champion Contender (1976 ) Joachim Harpprecht where it won every race competition in the single-handed dinghy. Since then, this type of skiff - now International unit class - mainly used in Europe. 2004 participants from seven nations have participated in regattas with this type of boat. 2007, the first ISAF - recognized World Championships were held with 86 participants from 12 nations.

It is a challenging boat for experienced Dingisegler. Was designed as the concept of a single-handed skiff, it was the first time and met with skepticism about, similar to the initial response to the introduction of the 49ers in 1996. Since more single-handed skiff species such as the RS700 was developed. The Musto Skiff has but compared to the RS700 in Europe enforced, which can be seen in the increasing number of class regattas. As a result, this type of boat has the mainstream approximated Dingisegeln.

Hull

The hard-chine hull is narrow and flat ( Skiff). The beams can be easily removed for transport. The hull is made ​​of fiberglass and weighs 44 kg. Due to its solid design of the hull is stable and robust, that even older boats remain competitive and the boat remains stable value.

The sails

When Musto Skiff sailing in contrast to many other one-handed skiffs battened, which increases the life and adapted to the weight and skill of the sailor sail trim allows ( the tread depth can be varied).