A Class Catamaran differences and price

[shorty]

Can anyone explain the major differences in performance and improvements of the Boyer mk4, Auscat Flyer 1, Geltek Flyer 2. Also differences in rudders, centreboards (high aspect), masts (fiberfoam medium, heavy sections).What sort of price are these cats worth now that the DNA seems to be the A to have.

 

 

 

[knobblyoldjimbo]

go to Sailing Anarchy and look up their multihull section - you'll find answers there, and probably quite fast

[CTMD]

The current VYC yardsticks give you a reasonable guide as to the performance comparisons of the boat's you're talking about.

 

Boyer Mk 4 is Basically the "ultimate" A Class Classic (Yardstick 72.5) although most have carbon masts so don't technically fit into this category.

The Flyers 1 & 2 and Boyer MK5, tool etc all fit within the A Class Standard (Yardstick 70) and the difference between the lot probably comes down to 1 or 2 blown tacks in a race.  If you're handy with composites I believe that some of the earlier boats might be easier to modify to being similar to the current generation.

DNA, Nikita, Exploder etc (A class international, yardstick 67.5) are clearly quicker but are more prone to devaluation as new boats come out.  If the Exploder has any more success on the world scene being 2/3rd the cost of the DNA and close to half the cost of the Nikita you could see a big drop in the second hand cost of the premium boats.

[shorty]

Thanks for the information. The Exploder looks interesting and would certainly make a new A Class a lot more affordable. Around 12500 euro around $19,000. A much more realistic price.

 

The mark 4 with a carbon mast yardstick should be around 71.5.

[Leadfoot]

I think you will find a mark 4 with carbon mast will be 70.  It appears anything with a carbon mast is 70 or faster