The first BIMARE 4-X is actually near completion.
The first testsail is expected in two weeks (the photos below were taken on January 25).
The proto is fitted with 100 mm diameter round beams.
Two different masts will be evaluated (both with a 157 x 74 section): a softer version weighting 2,030 gr/ml and a stiffer version scaling up at 2,250 gr/ml.

http://hpbimg.bimare.net/bimare/viewtopic.php?t=46

Has anyone got a moment to Photoshop these back to positive?

Catfan,
Thankyou for the link.
Nothing more exciting than putting a new design on the water.
BTW:- 4X or as we know it XXXX is a popular beer made in Queensland Australia. If the Bim F18 is held in the high regard the Queenslanders I know hold the XXXX it will be very popular.

I would love to see some photos of it sailing when it gets wet.

Regards,
Phill

Actually, don't worry. I can do these in Ulead......






Doesn't look as though it's got much rocker, does it? Interesting shape though, be nice if it goes as quick as it looks.....

it looks upside down.

Hey Catfan
Is Bimare going to use the Riba mast on the F18? Or they doing their own mast? The Riba mast is a good solid stick.

Bill

This is going to be an exciting F18 season! I am really looking foward to mixing it with 150 other F18s at Carnac [Eurocat] at the end of April, to see how the Infusion goes up against the Tigers. I bet that Bimare will be there with the xxxx too, a couple of Ht18's always show up.
I reckon that this one looks quick on flat water, but in the lumpy stuff, they may want more rocker. This is where the Tiger has always done better than the Capricorn and previous Nacras. Hence mega-rocker on the Infusion.

xxxx off!
Paul

Phill!

XXXX is definatly made in Queensland but it is anything but popular!

Michael

Carefull mate....

Actualy it tastes a bit like piss all year except come State of Origin time when you can not find a greater beer.

Bill

carbon masts are not allowed in the F18 class. Therefore the X-4 mast is an aluminium extrusion.
BTW BIMARE new division BIMmast is going to manufacture a more flexible and lighter sticks for the Javelin 2.
Since the beginning of 2006 all BIMARE cats are fitted with BIM masts made from female moulds in the factory autoclave at 6 bar of pressure. The new A class tube is around 0,5 kg than the latest RIBA. BIMARE developed also a new carbon adjustable spreader assembly which weights only 260 gr.
For more info have a look at BIMARE website:
www.bimare.net

I wonder

when you gonna buy an ad from rick and mary?

because I'm pretty sure we just got spammed

So true!

Who is catfan?

either someone at bim or one of the hugest fanboys to ever hit the internet!

Aww com'on guys - how much have we talked about the new Nacra F18? While I'm sure there would be no harm in purchasing an ad on catsailor, I don't see this as a shameless plug and enjoy seeing the development. Besides, if he were really with the factory, you think they would have reacted to the "negative photo" bashing they took last time and given us some real shots that we wouldn't have had to manipulate.

I'm pretty sure I saw a perf. cat ad in catsailor magazine. I could be wrong. I guess Jake's right.

Just for the record, both Hobie Cat Company and Performance Catamarans run full-page ads in Catamaran Sailor magazine.

Maybe Bimare should do the same now? Bimare got plenty of free advertising on the old forum for the 18HT from the old US dealer by the use of multiple usernames!!

Hmmmm...good point.

Didnt WF use catfan as an alias?

He's not representing Bimare anymore, so that doesnt make any sense.