Yacht - test
A description of the sailing qualities of this yacht is best left to the testers from Yacht magazine. Here is an extract from the test report which appeared in the magazine:

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"When I saw the boat for the first time in the autumn of 1988 at the boat show in Friedrichshafen, I was

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fascinated by the harmonious hull lines - everything just blended together perfectly. In the water, the boat almost looks like a small version of a modern IMS yacht, even if the lines of the IMS differ from those of this sporty racer.

(...) Since we were able to sail

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the boat under a light but fresh wind, we were able to write a well-founded report. We would like to emphasise the surfing and gliding qualities, as well as the lively manoeuvring.

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(...) The yacht first started to surf at around 4 Beaufort on the reach under spinnaker. At 5 Beaufort, it surfed almost continuously over the wave

 peaks. Sailors who really know how to take waves will  particularly enjoy sailing this easy-gliding keel yacht.

(...) The smooth mainsail could be excellently trimmed on the test boat.

(...) The hardware is high-quality and comprehensive. The  position of the trimming facilities has clearly been selected by regatta sailors, and meet the standards of sophisticated keel boat classes.

Under spinnaker at the Lake Constance Matchrace

(...) The deck is well laid out and reflects the regatta experience of the constructor."