Lift Keel Version

[Peter]

Loved following the first Transat and well done to everyone involved!

I love the boat as it is but being based in Australia I am unrealistically going to join other global events, but would love the opportunity to put it on a trailer easily and take it around Australia to different areas and racing events.

Wondering how many others are interested in lift keel version to make the 5.80 a very capable trailer sailer. 

Perhaps start a wee lift keel racing club down under?

Spoken to Andrew Denman in Tasmania and he has said he's had a few similar inquiries.

Any thoughts?

[Admin]

Hi...the concept of the 5.80 is well defined and a lift keel version would not be Class approved. We have no plans to make a lift keel version at this time...we may in the future but there are many lift keel boats available to build from various designers so good luck.

[Peter]

Thanks for reply Don and congrats again on Transat and winning Snrs Div 😊.

Maybe I'll upgrade to a proper 5.80 one day, certainly proved itself to be very capable!

Your volunteer team did a great job on social media, thoroughly enjoyed all the content.

Good luck with your next event and adventures!

[thomas]

You can find interesting news about a lift keel construction on the Setka here:

setkaatlantyk.blogspot.com/