CONSTRUCTION

The hulls are built using pre-impregnated fabric of woven carbon or glass and heat cured to high temperature under vacuum. This ensures consistent quality, stiffness and durability and ensures that the hull won't be affected by temperature changes.

Additional strength comes from the centre of honeycomb sandwiched between the fabric. For torsional and longitudinal stiffness we apply a lattice work of carbon. The saxboard flange is also carbon reinforced for additional stiffness.

Shoulders are all carbon for added strength and stiffness.

Parallel saxboard make it possible to change rigging positions without altering the span or position of work.

Changing the steering position in coxless boats is made simple by the Matt Wood 'Bowden' cable-equipped steering stretcher.

Section joints are fully laminated as part of the hull to prevent future delamination.

Boats in the ERBi range are built to FISA minimum weight, vital for top performing crews.

All boats are constructed and conform to the ARA water safety code with fully sealed underseat compartments for additional buoyancy.