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The E5.9 Association has announced a major new fleet development initiative - the series build of at least six new Elliott 5.9's.
This project has been over a year in the planning and is being underwritten by several current owners and the E5.9 Class Association on a cost recovery basis. The pricing cannot be guaranteed for future builds.
The project is being undertaken in conjunction with, and is supported by, a well known Auckland boatbuilder.
Indicative pricing is $6,950+GST for a bonded hull, deck and hull liner, fitted with chainplates. All standard equipment to complete can be obtained through Association-approved suppliers. As an alternative there is a good supply of used equipment such as masts and sails.
The Association is calling for serious expressions of interest for the remaining new hulls. More details to come but please get in contact soon if you are keen on a hull or more details.
Each hull will be fully compliant with the class rules, using the class association-owned moulds and construction guidelines.
Keep an eye on the class forum on http://www.crew.org.nz and make sure you ''Like'' the E5.9 Association Page on Facebook http://www.fb.com/elliott5.9 to keep up with the project.
The Elliott 5.9 and E5.9 Class Association
Offering close racing and great social events built around a North Island weekend regatta circuit, the Elliott 5.9 class is the perfect three-person syndicate boat. The class is relatively low maintenance and is sailed by a crew of three. No rail meat - everyone has a job! There are active fleets in Opua, Whangarei, Auckland, Wellington, and New Plymouth with boats in other venues like Lyttleton, Nelson and Queenstown.
The E5.9 Class Association welcomes enquiries and will work with interested sailors and owners to get them into the fleet. Charter boats are occasionally available and there is a restricted supply of second hand boats for sale.
The Association has undertaken several new initiatives including rule changes designed to improve the competitiveness and longevity of the boats and the supply of standard components. It operates a Facebook page website that contains news, details of events, boats for sale and many photos including gear layout shots.
