Stiletto X-Series

With the molds completed the Stiletto X-series is now in prodction.

Five (5) pre-production boat orders are in, which may say a lot about the strength of the brand and the new Product Development Team and a sign for the demand of the new boat.

That is five have been willing to bet on the boat without an actual sea trial, but these owners may not actually be betting on a boat; but instead are betting on the strength of the Stiletto design and production team and foiling on the new Stiletto Xf.

Meg Phillips, has a unique background in product development, merchandising and web development joining from public fashion giants like Eddie Bauer and Chico’s. She is bringing us a unique new way to market Stiletto through the internet and Charter Affiliates! The Charter Affiliate Program is gaining a lot of interest – as it should. Many sailors have the dream of being on the water for a living.

Running a Stiletto Charter location may be an opportunity to earn or supplement a living on a new sailboat.


Michael Reardon (now part of the team)has built many successful boat lines over the years, including having been involved with 25 Boat of the Year projects! His experience with the G4 development and time on the boat are perfect for our Stiletto Xf product development. “Simple Stable Flight!” Michael’s favorite new catchphrase is how the team is developing the Stiletto Xf. Vendors seem to see Mike coming, and the doors of discounts and generous credit terms spring wide open. We could not produce this boat cost-effectively without his experience and know-how.

Doug Schickler and Davide Tagliapietra are now Stiletto engineering and design team with capabilities on the cutting edge time and again. Four cycles in the America’s Cup – Doug is great at answering design questions, not only for us but for anyone interested on newsgroups like Sailing Anarchy and Scuttlebutt.. The new boat is tackling some really challenging issues, many of which we have not shared because of the proprietary nature of things. High- Performance, Light, Shallow, Foiling, Easily Trailerable, and Family-Friendly….. Not many designers are up to the challenge, but Doug, Davide and their team are making our preliminary design objectives a reality.

Ron and Andy had to have shown a great deal of faith in this team – to allow and partner with us to pursue a new model under the Stiletto trademark. Their experience with Stiletto over the last three decades is invaluable, as is their steady level of input and advice as we have massaged the thin line to keep things true to Stiletto. The new Stiletto X should be great fun for everyone who gets a chance to experience it! Thanks, Ron and Andy, for all your help. In addition to being the exclusive dealers and parts depot for the Classic Stiletto 23, 27 & 30, they will also be leading our sales effort as the Regional Distributor of the Stiletto X Series in the Southeastern USA.

Brandon Harrison has been with this project almost from the start and has a terrific grasp of the computer CAD systems and is able to translate our ideas into 3D. Although a fairly simple boat, the new Stiletto X has some amazing new features distinguishing it as way above the capabilities of the Classic Stiletto. Much has been learned in 40 years. All the 3D models you see are Brandon’s handiwork, and the imagery says a thousand words.

Wildjibe and Stiletto Owners have also offered their combined personal experience with the boat, with feedback and input from Stiletto owners past and present. It’s like the boat has been an open development class, if you follow the Wildjibe history.

Stiletto Manufacturing will be running three charter locations in the North Carolina Outer Banks, as well as a new Stiletto Sailing School that will be called the Foiling School and sailing should be fun, but more fun on a foiling Stiletto.

The first production boat should be splashing into the water sometime this late Spring or early Summer, first in the North Carolina Outer Banks and then elsewhere.