2014 Raider 165m

Manufacturer's description:

• Raider is a one-design, mono-hull, recreational and racing sailboats, created and engineered to offer best-in-class stability and maximum speed in minimal wind.
• Sailors of every age, shape and size and ability level can sail the Raider confidently in all conditions, all without the “swimming lessons” for which high performance one-designs are notorious.
• The Raider is specifically engineered to deliver high-performance sailing to beginners and experienced sailors alike, regardless of skill or athletic ability and can be sailed for pleasure or raced competitively single-handed or with a crew member (max crew weight – 400 pounds)..
• First introduced in the late 1990s and further refined in 2004, over 150 Raider sailboats are currently sailing and racing in the marketplace.
• With a narrow waterline beam, a very fine entry and a high aspect daggerboard, the Raider’s upwind performance is excellent.
• The striking 16 footer has a waterline length of 15’11” and it’s 7’4” beam gives the Raider excellent stability.
• The unique hull design allows planning speeds in excess of 13 knots in even moderate winds
• The cockpit of the Raider is designed for comfortable day sailing eliminating all “hard spots” and corners. Both models feature lightweight, high-performance control lines that all lead to the cockpit for easy sail control.
• The hull features fine quality hardware and with a total hull weight of just 200 pounds, the Raider can easily and quickly be ramp- or beach-launched.
• The Raider is specifically designed for exceptional stability, so it is uniquely suitable for “big and tall” sailors. Raider is also attractive to active seniors who enjoy higher performance single- or double-handed racing, sailing solo or cruising with a crew member.
• Light enough to be towed behind a compact car
• Simple enough to be rigged and sailed in under a half hour
• Easily launch from a ramp, beach or shoreline
• Lightweight aluminum mast is easily stepped by the crew

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.