Shape          Propulsion          Cockpit

The boat is powered by a large roached 20.6 sq. m. mainsail rigged on a 11 m. carbon mast, one 13.4 sq. m. code 1 jib and a powerful 58.5 sq. m asymmetric masthead spinnaker rigged on a 2.4 m carbon bowsprit. This makes impressive propulsion balanced by the boat's low gravity point and the width of the hull. A smaller code 3 jib of 7.4 sq. m. comes as an option for strong winds.

The sail plan has been developed by Luc Gellusseau, LE DEFI technical manager, and Bruce Holis, well known for 18 feet skiff sail design, and tested through specific sailing sessions. Its performance is also related to the fabric using laminated PENTEX for the mainsail and the jib, a high tech material offering two times the stretch resistance of regular Dacron polyester and much better UV resistance. The spinnaker is full radial with a vectran luff line to get a better stability. It is made of MP 70, a light and resistant material. The production of the sails integrates an elegant Longtze Premier graphic design.

The mast is laminated in carbon modulus of 80 GPA cured at 80° C with internal reinforcing pads for the high load cutouts. it comes with two sets of aluminium swept spreaders, which allows to get rid of runners and backstays. The mast is stepped in the base cockpit with a deck collar for maximum stability. The rigging is all Dyform utilising special double acting adjustable turnbuckles.