We specialize in everything from custom interiors, woodworking, rigging and optimizing one-design race boats. is pleased to announce their association with Bennett yachting as sales agent for the new and exciting VX One Design.... from the Florida panhandle to Lake Charles, Diversified marine has the gulf coast covered. contact us for a demo sail and find out what the future of one design sailing
has to offer!!! Introducing the VX One Design
The VX is a fresh and exciting sport one-design for the international two to three person racing enthusiast. The design concept is born of a careful review of performance one-design demographics within this category worldwide. The VX offers sailors from Junior to Advanced a vehicle for perpetual enjoyment of performance sailing in an affordable, durable, and technically advanced package, and at a realistic price. Concepts
The core principle is that the sailor gets to sail what is, within an affordable price, the most technology for the dollar available anywhere on the market today. The VX One Design offers:
• Team Design Approach: The VX team includes lead design and concepts by Viper 640 designer, Brian Bennett, naval architecture and design engineering by Ross Weene and Rodger Martin, rig development and engineering by John Clinton and the Southern Spars team, and deck layout by Harken. The VX is designed with Multisurf Yacht design software, 3D modeled with Rhino ceros, and VVP analysis by the Wolfston unit (UK) software. Hull tools will be cut with precision 5 axis CNC equipment for perfect geometry and replication.
• Optimized Construction Techniques: The VX will be built using a conservative level of technology. Major components will be resin-infused with Vinylester and e glass with PVC cores, and Armorflex gelcoat. This is the most environmentally considerate approach to building a production boat and will provide a tough, durable craft, with optimal performance and longevity. Due to the 3-D design process, all parts and systems can be duplicated with precision and stocked for quick turnaround if needed. This will be a boat that will give many years of racing service.
• ISAF One Design Development: The VX is being developed from the start using ISAF templates and guidelines to guarantee strict international design and build tolerances, and class management development.
• Cost-down engineering: A difficult task requiring experience and an understanding of the dynamics involved in producing and marketing race boats, this is a process where we look carefully at the target market and competition to determine what we feel customers will pay for the finished product, and engineer the project from this figure backwards.
• Logistics Efficiencies: Sailing is an expensive sport and suffers from varying degrees of inefficiency. The VX is designed to consider the long-ranging impact of shipping and moving multiple boats and associated equipment efficiently. On initial delivery, the VX can be delivered 3 units per 20' container, or 8 units per 40' HC container. The hull is light enough to comfortably stack 3 high on a road single trailer. The Southern Spars Carbon rig is shipped in 2 pieces for easy handling and stocking.
2012 VX One base price: $25,950.00
(This price includes the boat, rigging, aluminum trailer, carbon fiber mast and boom). Sails:
North Sails VX One racing sail package: Main, Jib and Gennaker: $3750.00
25% sail package discount with new boat purchase: - ($950.00)
Gennaker colors: Choose from; Red, White, Blue, Flo Green, Black, Flo Yellow, Lt. Blue, Grey
Add for three color gennaker: $75
Options & Accessories:
Spectra lifting strops with SS hardware: $205
Bottom Cover: $560
Top Cover (mast up): $598
Maxi Cockpit Travel Bag: $285
Rudder Cover: $85
Mast Stock Cover: $180
UV Job Sock Cover: $126
Standing rigging bag with vinyl bottom: $45
Spreader bag (Padded): $45
Boom bag (Padded): $68
GNAV bag: $28
Tiller bag (Padded): $50
Aluminum tie down bar with 3 ratchet straps and mast support. Tie down kit inc: $325
Windex indicator: $34
Outboard Motor Bracket: $240
