nacra 430.qxd:Layout 1 - MULTIHULL WORLD

This allowed the front beam to move forwardmore than normal which then meant thetrampoline area could be much larger.This was exactly what we were after; the boatcan carry four people very easily. The sidestaypositioning was moved slightly as well, creatingmore space for the crew to sit on the deck.With a larger deck area than normal we requiredmore bulkheads between the beams which thenallowed us to utilise this space for a large storagearea in each hull. Access is gained through largeport lids in each hull. The hulls are made out ofsandwich construction and were made to take theloads of the spinnaker with further bulkheads beingplaced in the front section. This is standard on allmodels of the 430, which will make the boat verystiff and able to handle the high loads of spinnakersailing if people choose to add the optional kit.Non-skid tread was placed in the mould along theedges to help with grip while trapezing. The decksbetween beams feature non-skid patterns whichhelp to keep the crew very stable.The hull design is very unique. We have beenable to incorporate the reverse bow wave piercingformula into a skeg type non-daggerboard hull. Theresult is a non-daggerboard fine entry maximumvolume hull.The skeg design blends with the cutaway bowwhich maximises the pointing, tracking and tackingcapability of the boat.The trampoline is a large, one piece diagonal cut,which can be fitted easily by one person. There is alarge pocket at the front for storing the righting lineand other equipment.The rudders are high aspect carbon reinforcedand feature a built-in adjuster which determines therake of the rudder. The rudder system alsofeatures Ackerman steering which makes turningmore efficient. A pivmatic system is standard aswell which makes for safe beaching and will kick upon impact with under water objects.Rudder system features Ackerman steering, kick up ruddersand large efficient rudders which make the helm veryresponsive. (above)Large port lids in each hull give access to the storage areasbuilt in the hulls. (centre)Nacra 430 Rocket really gets up and goes. This adds a wholenew dimension to a boat of this size. (right)M ULTIHULL W ORLD 7