Joker Water Ballasted Trailer Yachts
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Welcome to the Joker Owners Association's web site. |
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This site is dedicated to the Joker class of trailer yachts which were designed by International Multihull designer Ron Given. This site will give you an indication why these trailer yachts are so successful and have been proven in New Zealand waters over the past 20 years where they have earned a enviable track record for safety, ease of handling, excellent accommodation for their size and much more.There are two Joker designs, the 6.7 and the 820, both intended for amateur construction and both possessing the same features. |
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| MAIN FEATURES OF THE DESIGNS | |
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| water ballasted - light to tow for their size, | |
| very easy to launch and retrieve | |
| simple to rig, no back stay, roller headsail | |
| comfortable with ample righting moment | |
| plenty of accommodation for their size | |
| easy to sail and handle in all conditions | |
| motor installed inside the cockpit for easy access | |
| all controls back to the cockpit to help relaxed cruising but | |
| with enough speed to show most boats of the same size the way home | |
| designed for easy amateur construction | |
| boarding step built into the transom of the 820, optional on the 6.7 |
A set of plans with a video showing construction method and details is available at a reasonable cost.
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