Rafiki 419 - Magen Proto - For Sale

[nicko]

Proto Magnen Nivelt 419 "Rafiki" built in 2003. Full carbon construction (appendices and hull). Finished 5 Mini Transat 2007, 4th of Mini-Transat 2005, 7th in Azores 2006. Fully compliant with Mini Rules 2007. HEOL carbon mast 2007 and Iroise Gréement PBO 2007. NKE new 2007, 2 x Raymarine GP rams, Raymarine ST4000 backup pilot. Genasun Li-Ion batteries. Racing sails All Purpose 2007 + delivery sails. Road trailer. Available after the 2007 Transat. Inventory on request. Photos at www.nickobrennan.com . The yacht is visible in Lorient in August, then in La Rochelle in September before the Transat. Price EUR80,000/approx GBP54,000. Contact: nicko@nickobrennan.com, +44 7751305091

Proto Magnen Nivelt 419 "Rafiki" construit en 2003. Coque, pont, appendices carbone. Fini 5ème Transat 2007, 4ème Transat 2005, 7ème Les Sables-Les Acores 2006. Bateau à la jauge Mini 2007. HEOL carbon mast 2007 and Iroise Gréement PBO 2007. NKE 2007, 2 x Raymarine GP rams, Raymarine ST4000 pilot. Genasun Li-Ion piles. Voiles All Purpose 2007 + voiles de convoyage. Remorque de route. Disponible après la Transat 2007. Inventaire complet sur demande. Photos à www.nickobrennan.com. Le bateau sera visible à Lorient pendant août, puis à la Rochelle avant la Transat. Prix EUR 80.000. Contact: nicko@nickobrennan.com, +44 7751305091

[nicko]

Hopefully the Transat 2007 has demonstrated what awesome boats the Magnens are. Despite competing against the new Manuards, new Finots and new Lombard, 3 out of the top 6 boats were Magnen or Magnen/Nivelt designs. Before Adrien dropped his rig on the second leg, 3 out of the top 4 boats were Magnens.

I would say that while some of the other designs may be faster overall, it is simply easier to sail a Magnen fast for long periods of time, which on long races is the key to doing well.

n.

[nicko]

SOLD!!!

[geoffd]

Hi Nicko -

Best day of your life - when you buy your boat.

Best day of your life - when you sell your boat.

Women don't even come into it.  What are you doing with your van?

Cheers

Geoff