Extra sail carrying power -
Canting Keel
The extra power generated by the ability to cant the keel bulb to
windward eliminates the need for a fourth (or fifth) crewmember on
the rail. The complete crew is occupied with actively sailing the
boat without a need for extra people on the rail for weight only
useful whilst sailing upwind. The keel built from high tensile steel
guarantees a fast and safe ride. The keel can be raised using a
tripod to make transport and storage very easy.
Leeway reduction - Single canard
To reduce the leeway while the keel is canted a single canard is
added. This foil generates the side-force necessary to keep the boat
sailing upwind with a good Velocity Made Good (VMG). This single
canard on the centerline is removable for downwind courses to
reduced drag and is easily stored against the cockpit sides using
specially designed fittings. The canard is designed using the latest
foil analysis software and with carbon reinforcements resulting in
an extremely high performance and lightweight foil.
Aerodynamic optimization - Rotating wing-mast
The carbon rotating wing-mast is a custom engineered mast tube
equipped with synthetic (P.B.O.-fiber) stays. A lot of time has been
spent at the aerodynamic optimization between the mast and the
sails, creating a rig that acts as a complete unit. The mast is not
merely a pole on which to hoist your sails, but a trimming
instrument and, aerodynamically-speaking, a part of the airflow,
actually BECOMING a part of the sail plan!
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Full control - Twin rudders
The CQ-6 is equipped with two rudders for optimum control of this
powerful boat at various speeds. The rudders are carbon reinforced
for optimum weight and minimum flex.Weight saving - Light
weight construction
All composite parts are built using the latest in epoxy technology
and vacuum bagging techniques. Carbon spars and synthetic rigging
save weight aloft, while exotic materials and high strength steel
are engineered to create a light weight but economic and efficient
structure. The epoxy resin guarantees a durable and long-lasting
construction without the tendency to become 'soft' after being
pushed hard for a while, as seen frequently in boat using vinylester
or polyester resins.
Aero & Hydrodynamics
Extensive studies for the hydro- and aerodynamic behavior of the
boat and its equipment have been thoroughly carried out, and all
spars are designed with FEA-tools to maximize performance while
maintaining conservative structural integrity factors.
General
Linq Boats' building and testing facility is located directly to the
open IJsselmeer. Before the launch of the boat in January 2009, a
rigorous 18 months was spent in the design, build and testing of the
various systems and shapes. Two prototypes were built to test the
concept, systems and production techniques. The result? An assurance
that the CQ-6 will adhere to the highest standards of development
with a thoroughly tested product built to stand the test of time. |
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