NYYC One-Design
New York Yacht Club One-Design Request for Proposal Presentation May 7 th , 2005 New York Yacht Club Harbour Court
Table of Contents 1. RFP Requirements 2. The IRC Rule 3. IRC Research and Work by FYD 4. IRC Rule – Keys to Great Designs 5. Design Presented by FYD in Proposal 6. NYYC OD vs. Design 588 7. What the FYD Choice Can Deliver 8. Builder Options 9. Ideas for the Class
1. RFP Requirements General Overview: • New One-Design Class yacht for both NYYC members and non-members • Good cruising accommodations, fast, stable, seaworthy hull • 42 - 44 ft L.O.A. • Must be very competitive under IRC rule • Cost on the start line < $500,000
RFP Requirements • Stringent controls on speed producing factors of shape, structural weight, rig, foils and sail area • Designer support of builder, class association and class measurer • Best modern series/production boat building techniques • Describe the boat that fits the RFP • Boat must look ‘right’ tied up at Harbour Court
RFP Requirements One Design Consultation: • Willingness to support the Class through future consultation • Support Class technical committee Promotional, advertising and certification: • Any other ideas the designer has to support the development and growth of the class will have an important impact on the RFP decision
2. The IRC Rule • Single number handicap based on limited measurement and descriptions • RORC and UNCL control, hidden formulae, compilation of performance factors including subjective elements • Measure L.O.A., W.L., beam, draft, displacement (weighing), rig and sail dimensions • Assesses construction technology level, keel type, level of cruising fit-out • IRC declared ‘Fundamental Policy’ offers good insight – “Any exploitation of the inherent simplicity of the IRC rule will be discouraged”. • Boats can be targeted for specific wind/course conditions
3. IRC Research and Work by FYD • Trial ratings - design office permitted 25 per year, 6 per 2 meter range of length to explore parameters. • Existing boats can apply for up to 6 trial certificates per year – FYD has extensive existing fleet. • Race results – review results, prevailing conditions, standard of sailing. • FYD researched and designed two boats in 3 rd and 4 th quarters of 2004 - Beneteau 34.7 and Austral 41. Production build projects with the clear purpose of being cruiser/racers with a significant research effort to make sure they would perform well under IRC. • Studied length, displacement, sail area, draft
4. The IRC Rule - Keys to Great Designs • IRC allows the freedom to create beautiful hull shapes endowed with generous stability. • Design refinement and construction quality can have performance rewards with no handicap effect. • Successful IRC boat can be a stable, moderate displacement, well-appointed cruiser/racer that would be relatively fast for its size compared to IMS style boats – encouraging! • The need for refinement (balance, foil design, hull shape, structures, fittings, weight distribution) – required for winning IRC designs is a strength of our design team.
5. Proposed Design • Length 42’ – near the small end of size range to meet a “< $500,000 on the starting line” price • DWL - 37.2’ (11.34m) • DLR - 135 (IRC DLR - 150) • Displacement – 15,540 lbs (7050 Kg) • Beam – 12.9’ (3.94m) • Draft – 8.4’ (2.55m) • RMC – 1670 ft-lb (231 Kg-m) • Ballast – 7290 lbs (3305 Kg) – 47%
Proposed Design • Proven Rig Concept • Good for racing and cruising • Conventional pole or optional sprit • Sail Area • Upwind – 1160 ft 2 (108m 2 ) • Downwind - 2230 ft 2 (207m 2 ) • Headsail Area - 490 ft 2 (45.4m 2 ) Mainsail Area - 680 ft 2 (63.1m 2 ) • • Spinnaker Area - 1550 ft 2 (144m 2 ) • SA/D up – 28 • SA/D dn – 53 • I - 56.8’ (17.32m) • ISP - 62.7’ (19.1m) • J - 16.2’ (4.93m) • P - 56.8’ (17.31m) • E - 19.9’ (6.07m)
Proposed Design • Balanced cockpit and interior volumes • Clean and simple • Can be sailed short-handed and is also race efficient
Proposed Design • Tried and tested offshore layout • 6’-6” headroom in saloon and 6’-6” bunk length • Generous beam and interior volume - A proper yacht
Proposed Design Interior Options Two Doubles Aft Racing Twin Head
Proposed Design Construction – glass laminates/foam sandwich, glass liner to support keel, rig and furniture
Proposed Design Dimensionally accurate drawings for builders
Proposed Design Details fully sorted for efficient construction
6. NYYC OD vs. D.588 Comparison of Design NYYC OD 588 and NYYC OD – keel type and location, transom style, center of buoyancy location Design 588
7. What the FYD Choice Can Deliver • Superior design in terms of speed, handicap, style, handling, sea kindliness and overall refinement • More One-Design experience than any other group – Mumm 36, Mumm 30, Farr 40, Corel 45, Farr 395 • Better opportunities to market the boat both inside and outside the NYYC territory • Excellent relationships with builders and sales outlets • Worldwide reputation and recognized mark • Complete service from a large and experienced team • Participation in concept development, design, construction, OD management and sailing in the N.E.
8. Builder Options and Schedule • Fairport (Tartan and C&C) • Hinckley • Beneteau • Cookson • dk • Prepared to work with builder of choice • Boats on the water in Spring 2006
9. Ideas for the Class “Any other ideas the designer has to support the development and growth of the class will have an important impact on the RFP decision”. • Establish the price of a boat on the start line that is marketable. • Provide true level racing – combination of consistent, quality build and clear, concise, enforceable OD rule. • Plan Class events at appealing venues with good social functions.
Ideas for the Class • The boats must be competitive out of the box. Prepare and provide boat set-up instructions, tuning guides and clinics. • Form a class Association with a constitution controlled by a consortium representing owner- builder-designer-yacht club. Look at successful Class Association models for leads (Star Class, Mumm 30, Farr 40). • Seek sponsorship to contribute to the significant costs of establishing and running the Class, organizing events, maintaining measurement certificates, newsletters, websites, etc.
Ideas for the Class • Select a builder with the marketing capability to appropriately present the boat to the buying public in the NYYC area and beyond, and who will enthusiastically adopt the project including participation in the Class affairs and events. • Involve all segments of the industry in developing the Class e.g. sailmakers, hardware suppliers. • Hire a manager capable of creating a realistic business plan for the project and making all this happen.
Ideas for the Class • Design a boat that is a joy to sail in all conditions. • Design and build a boat that is reliable, handsome and trouble free.
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