ACADIA: Mini Transat Prototype Hull #575

The Mini Transat 6.5 meter (21 feet) is designed primarily as a solo, offshore, transatlantic racer. There are both prototype and series boats. Prototypes permit the use of carbon in the hull and spars and allow water ballast and canting keels. Series boats are approved production designs that are made out of fiberglass, have aluminum spars and fixed keels. There are over 700 registered Minis with the international class.

The boats are designed to a "box rule." The rule gives maximum dimensions for length, beam, draft, height of the mast and also the amount of water ballast (prototypes) that can be carried on board.

ACADIA was designed to take full advantage of the latest construction, material and equipment technology. Build quality meets or exceeds the designer’s exceptional standards, resulting in a stronger, lighter and stiffer boat with the highest performance capabilities.

Specifications
LOA: Beam: Draft: Sail area: Construction: Ballast: Displacement:  Other:	6.5 meters (21.3 ft) 3 meters (9.84 ft) 2 meters (6.56 ft) 37 sqm (398 sqft) upwind 110 sqm (1184 sqft) downwind Carbon/epoxy/foam 400 litres of water in 4 tanks; canting keel with lead bulb 770 kg (1694 lbs) - measurement trim carbon mast, twin asymmetric daggerboards, twin rudders.