Description

ALTO by GOAT Marine. A boat designed to offer high performance sailing to all abilities. From you out and out racers and your run of the mill club sailors. The ALTO is a manageable platform that give ease of performance from the lightest of days up to a force 6 while still being manageable. The boat has been referred to as ‘a 505 that anyone can sail’ or ‘the old mans 505’.

The parameters of the design:

• One design – for price, control and tactical racing
• Large – maximum practical length for speed, stability and comfort
• Comfortable – for helm and crew in all winds
• Fast – for excitement and fun
• Light – fast sailing and ease of handling on shore
• Durable – for longevity of competitive racing and resale value
• Affordable – good value for money
• Ability to run – to be compatable with other racing classes and club courses
• Simple gybing – for easy crew handling
• Hull rocker – fast tacking and good all weather performance
• Pivoting centre board – for ease of launching and coming ashore
• Minimum control systems – to increase tactical racing by reducing the technical and cheque book content
• No wings or frames – to keep it light, simple, comfortable and affordable

The modern hull design gives skiff level performance without the hassle, and the canting pole system allows the boat to be competitive on any club, no longer will you be sat in the bar complaining to you fellow races the race officer laid  a course that didn’t suit your boat.

Please contact us for more information.