NZL 10

NZL 10 & NZL 12

Built for the 1992 America's Cup by Team New Zealand, NZL 10 & NZL 12 are Generation One International America's Cup Class (IACC) yachts.

Sail Nassau is the only operator of IACC yachts anywhere in the Caribbean or along the East Coast of the United States.

The International America's Cup Class yachts replaced the 12 metre design, which last raced in 1987.

They are much larger, more powerful, complex and costly than their predessors, as they push the boundaries of high-tech composite engineering.

The class has been used in the last five America's Cup competitions, the last of which was held in Valencia in 2007.

Technical Specifications:

Carbon & Kevlar fibers, Nomex honeycomb and high density foam core. Hull structure extensively modified, including new chain plates, reinforcement to ring frames, keelson structure and rudder bearings. All work carried out by Goetz Custom Boats / Liquid Air Composites, supervised by a Naval Architect and approved by the original designers-Farr Yacht Design.

The hulls are also equipped with all the necessary safety equipment to take passengers, including fire extinguishers, life rings, 55 self inflating life jackets, emergency life jackets for crew, handrails, and a toilet for passenger convenience. A seating area at the stern has also been enlarged to provide secure and comfortable seating for up to 7 passengers. A stereo sound systems have been fitted for background music.

Carbon fiber construction by Southern Spars Auckland. Masts have been reinforced at rigging termination points, new Nitronic 50 standing rigging with Navtec tip cups, stem balls, and tangs, new customfabricated aluminum spreaders, and new running rigging by Florida Rigging and Hydraulics (2006).

Carbon Fiber and Nomex honeycomb construction booms, Navtec hydraulically adjustable nitrogen gas damped solid vang (2006), and Hydraulic outhaul car.

1 Doyle Stratus Mainsail 2006. 1 Doyle Mainsail 2003. 1 Doyle Stratus Main 2008. 1 Northsails Jib 2003. 1 Doyle Stratus Jibs 2006. 1 Northsails Jib Spectra Mar 2008. 1 3Di trial jib from Northsails Mar 2008. 2 Northsails Spectra Main sails Sept 2008. 1 Northsails Spectra Jib Sept 2008 (These sails have very limited use, and have been in storage since December 2008)10 assorted original campaign spinnakers and jennikers, 5 in good condition.

40hp Yamaha 4 stroke Outboards (2006), with 5 gallon fuel tanks, mounted on retractable tracks in enclosed throughhull engine boxes. Complete controls at starboard helm position. Engines have been regularly serviced by the Yamaha agents.

Further modifications for chartering include a Furlex roller furler head sail system (2006), batten car main sails with halyard locks and reefing system (2006). All these extensive modifications have expanded the operational weather window of the yachts.

Two 20ft flatrack based steel and fiberglass cradles, complete with lifting gear, straps andshackles for single point lift, strop lift and hull in cradle lift with spreader bars. Recently repaired and painted.

The ultimate resort toys are now available!!!

Matching International Americas Cup Class Yachts built and maintained to the highest standards and recently used in a very successful charter program at the Atlantis Resort and Casino in Nassau, Bahamas. Both vessels are turnkey and ready to set up at their next location or simply purchase individually to be the coolest kid at the club! Easily managed, fun to sail, exceptional income potential!