New Capricorn Delievered to Builders

Any information on C2 prices? (€)
I like how they moved the mast-rotation from the boom to the mastbase, that should stop people from snagging their lifejacket behind it.
Dusseldorf is not worth the trip if you want to see beachcats, I only go to buy cheap kitesurfing gear and stare at the megayachts.

I had also other business to go in Paris (F18 wc meeting). So as I was just 1km from the show, it was logical to visit, but I do not think I would travel from Budapest just for the boatshow.

I was happy to see the Volvo 40, the wild cat and the new cap.

The new cap is really nice. The carbon daggerboars and rudder blades looks great, and yes, the mast rotator/mast foot also a nice development.

They changed to separate tack line for the spi, and there is an interesting auto relase solution for the tack line, check
this above the tramp

and under

Check out http://www.voilesetvoiliers.com/chantier/video/2597/video-voile-cata-de-sport-c2-l-excellence-en-f18
Great Video of AHPC new C2 at the Paris boat show..... Even better if you can speak French!!

Thank you for posting that. I enjoyed it.

I am a big fan of the one line halyard-/tack line-system: very convenient and less clutter on the deck. What may have made them to return to the standard solution?

Can set at shyer angles
Reduced chance of jamming, halyard twisting or double pulley failure
More control over set. ie can let out required halyard or tack line without doing both at the same time.

Can you tell I am a fan of it. <img src="<>/grin.gif" alt="grin" title="grin" height="15" width="15" />

Interview with Brett Goodall:
http://www.ahpc.com.au/News/C2InterviewBGoodall.html

First photos of the C2 testing at http://www.ahpc.com.au/Index.html with more to come!!!

Thought you might be interested.

please refer to this link for some new C2 pictures and first impressions of french dealer who was lucky enough to sail the C2.

now including the link. sorry..

http://catsailingnews.blogspot.com/

Boy...after that review I am really anxious to find a C2 to sail against. I like the way my boat sails downwind. It will be interesting to see how a C2 compares in the same conditions.

Later,
Dan