Beneteau Wizz
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Boat | |
---|---|
Crew | Two |
Hull | |
Hull weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
LOA | 4.4 m (14 ft) |
Sails | |
Upwind sail area | 13.5 m2 (145 sq ft) |
The Beneteau Wizz is a two-man dinghy built in 1982.[1] It was elected as boat of the year in that same year.[2][3]
Performance and design[edit]
The Wizz has a simple design, created with stability and surfing in mind. It is quick and easy to rig, and can be fitted to a car roof rack.[4] Despite being a short boat, at just 4.4 metres (14 ft), the Wizz weighs 75 kilograms (165 lb) and accommodates for two crew.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Beneteau Wizz Dinghy Class Information". www.noblemarine.co.uk. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ "History of Beneteau from 1884 to 1993". Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Beneteau". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ "The Beneteau Wizz" (in French). www.beneteau-wizz.net. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.