Viper (catamaran)


The Viper is a performance catamaran used for racing; it is a one design within the Formula 16 class. It is recognised as a class by the International Sailing Federation.
In early 2012 International Sailing Federation evaluated vessels for the mixed multihull class at the 2016 Olympic Sailing Regatta. The Viper came second out of seven boats evaluated, losing to the Nacra 17.
Technical Data
Designer
Greg Goodall
Length
5.0 m / 16.4 ft
Beam
2.5 m / 8.2 ft
Weight
129 Kg / 284 lb
Mast Height
8.5 m / 28 ft
Main Sail
15 m² / 162 ft²
Jib
3.7 m² / 40 ft²
Spinnaker
17.5 m² / 188 ft²
Builder
Goodall Design
Key Features
-ISAF recognized one design class
-High-volume / low-drag Hull
-Epoxy Fiberglass hull construction
-Highly tuned and developed rig
-Gybing centerboards; increased lift and higher upwind angle
-Carbon finished trailing edges on foils; increased durability
-Super stiff platform
-Customisable options
-Full Harken fit-out
Extras
-Adjustable trapeze
-Multiple coloured Spin
-Boat Cover
-Spin Pole Cover
-Stern Supports
-Beach Rollers
Standard Fit-Out
-High aspect carbon gybing centreboards
-Centerboard uphaul Cords
-EVA Progrip Deck Grip
-Super light carbon tiller
-Single bolt diamond wire tension
-Quick-adjust mast rotation system
-16:1 luff Control
-10:1 Harken mainsheet System
-High-performance rope Kit
-Tapererd Halyards
-Pentex mainsail with Fibrefoam battens
-Pentex fully battened jib
-Foot loops
-Centerboard / rudder Bag