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  1. 420 - sailboatdata

    One of the most successful sailing dinghies ever. (Only the SUNFISH or LASER can be considered in the same league.) Originally designed and built by Lanaverre of France. (They built 32,000 according to one source.)

  2. 420 Racing Guide - Ullman Sails

    Ullman Sails 420 Racing Guide – V2.0 4 of 4 Sailing the Boat Upwind The 420 is most efficient when sailed as flat as possible. Excessive heel causes leeway which is slow. The skipper must work the helm and the sail controls to keep the boat at a constant angle of heel while the crew trapeze as hard as possible.

  3. 420 - Essentials and Rigging Guides - Info — ColieSails

    Developed over 20 years ago by Vanguard Sailboats - the 420 is the official doublehanded boat of most College, High School & Junior Sailing Programs in the U.S. The Club or JRV (Junior Racing Version), features a spinnaker and trapeze gear.

  4. Rigging Manual Rev - Club 420

    Mast Installation. Make sure all the halyards are loose and accessible from the deck once the mast is up. They are normally run in their proper positions at the factory but do not try and sort them out at this point because they will be rigged properly using the directions that follow. Make sure the clevis pin is in the second hole from the front.

  5. 420 (dinghy) - Wikipedia

    The International 420 Dinghy is a sailing dinghy popular for racing and teaching. The hull is fiberglass with internal buoyancy tanks. The 420 has a bermuda rig, spinnaker and trapeze. It has a large sail-area-to-weight ratio, and is designed to plane easily.

  6. 420 — Sailboat Guide

    420 is a 13 ′ 9 ″ / 4.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Christian Maury and built by Rondar Raceboats, Fountaine Pajot, Snapir Sailing Craft Ltd., MacKay Boats Ltd., Lanaverre, Johnson Boat Works, Far East Boat Co., Whitecap Composites, Xtreme Sailing Products, and Nautivela starting in 1959.

  7. 420 Sailboat: A Comprehensive Review - BoatSeeker

    The 420 sailboat, a classic in the sailing world, is known for its versatility and performance. Loved by both beginners and seasoned sailors alike, this craft offers a unique sailing experience. In this comprehensive review, we will delve into its features, functionality, and overall value.

  8. Introduction to the 420 - 420 Sailing

    The 420 is an established worldwide performance two-person trapeze and spinnaker racing dinghy which holds status as a World Sailing International Class. There are 56,000 boats which have been built worldwide. This popular dinghy is sailed at school, club, open, national and international levels.

  9. International 420 Basic Rigging Guide

    International 420 Basic Rigging Guide. This manual contains a pictorial anatomy of the International 420 dinghy, and explains how the boat can be rigged. It is based primarily on my own dinghy and it’s particular fit out.

  10. 420 | Sail Seek

    The 420 sailing boat is a popular two-person dinghy used for racing and recreational sailing. It was designed in the late 1960s by Christian Maury and Jacques Boudier in France and has since gained worldwide popularity.