NYYC One-Design

New York Yacht ClubOne-Design

Request for Proposal PresentationMay 7th, 2005

New York Yacht Club Harbour Court

Table of Contents1. RFP Requirements 2. The IRC Rule3. IRC Research and Work by FYD4. IRC Rule – Keys to Great Designs5. Design Presented by FYD in Proposal6. NYYC OD vs. Design 5887. What the FYD Choice Can Deliver8. Builder Options9. Ideas for the Class

1. RFP RequirementsGeneral 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

• 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 willhave an important impact on the RFP decision

RFP Requirements

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 3rd and 4th 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.

• 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)

5. Proposed Design

• Displacement – 15,540 lbs (7050 Kg)• Draft – 8.4’ (2.55m)• Ballast – 7290 lbs (3305 Kg) – 47%

• Beam – 12.9’ (3.94m)• RMC – 1670 ft-lb

(231 Kg-m)

Proposed Design• Proven Rig Concept• Good for racing and cruising• Conventional pole or optional sprit• Sail Area

• Upwind – 1160 ft2 (108m2)• Downwind - 2230 ft2 (207m2)

• Headsail Area - 490 ft2 (45.4m2)• Mainsail Area - 680 ft2 (63.1m2)• Spinnaker Area - 1550 ft2 (144m2)• 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• Can be sailed short-handed and is also race efficient

• Clean and simple

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

Twin HeadRacing

Interior Options Two Doubles Aft

Proposed DesignConstruction – glass laminates/foam sandwich, glass liner to support keel, rig and furniture

Proposed DesignDimensionally accurate drawings for builders

Proposed DesignDetails fully sorted for efficient construction

6. NYYC OD vs. D.588

Design 588

NYYC OD Comparison of Design 588 and NYYC OD –keel type and location, transom style, center of buoyancy location

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

“Any other ideas the designer has to support the development andgrowth of the class will have an important impact on the RFPdecision”.

• 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.

9. 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

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.

NYYC One-Design