NEW 52FT RACING YACHT NEARS COMPLETIONHOMENEWSBOATBUILDINGBOATBUILDINGNEW 52FT RACING YACHT NEARS COMPLETION17 Mar 2021EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintThe new CF 520 is due to launch next month Photo: Fibre MechanicsINDUSTRY DATABASEPreviousFIBRE MECHANICSFOX’S MARINA IPSWICH LTDFIBRE MECHANICSFOX’S MARINA IPSWICH LTDNext12The first of a series of new 52ft racing yachts is nearing completion and due to launch in April 2021.Fibre Mechanics has completed production of the new IRC yacht, designed by Carkeek Design Partners, and the boat is now at Fox’s Marina and Boatyard in Suffolk for fitting out.The new CF 520 is a semi-custom racing yacht is a development of Carkeek’s Fast 40 design, built from full production carbon reinforced tooling and constructed in carbon epoxy pre-preg with a honeycomb core.FastnetThere are high hopes for the new yacht which will be racing in UK waters this summer in a programme culminating in the 700-mile RORC Fastnet Race in August.Fox’s work on the new yacht includes fitting the keel, rudders and steering system; custom fabrication of deck gear components; installation of hydraulic system, deck gear, winches and pedestal drives; fitting out of interior including engine and water ballast system; installation of the complete electrical system and instruments and preparation and fitting of the rig and rigging.

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