*Jeroen Wats
Founder and CEO of G-Force Yachts
G-Force Yachts 2017
We see a lot of potential growth of G-Force Yachts in 2017. New territories are on the map and close collaborations with new and existing distributors are showing results.
We have great range of unbeatable and high quality boats. However we never stop innovations in order to be different, more personal and… smarter. Therefore we travel a lot all over to world to have dialogues with owners, distributors and (new) clients and our team constantly works hard on smarter ideas. From the racer as it is till smart logistical solutions for overseas territories as two boats in one 40’container.
The X-Treme 26
Everything starts with an idea! And we knew that numerous steps would have to be taken in order to turn a thought into reality.
When the idea of the X-Treme 26 was born, we knew exactly what and how we wanted the boat to be. Inspired by bigger racing yachts, we went for:
1- a racer with unbeatable up- and downwind performances
2- a top quality racer with a wide spectrum of racing possibilities
3- a boat that would bring sailors from around the World together
The X-Treme 26 has been developed with the valuable input of sailors from all disciplines, from ocean racers to dinghy sailors. And since “good” is the biggest enemy of “perfect”, good was never enough. The end result is a top notch racer that can sail in light airs on a lake or in heavy offshore conditions, whether it is One Design or in handicap systems…
From the bow to the stern, from the tip of the rudder to the top of the mast, from launching the boat with a trailer to being able to transport it around the World, there is not one detail that we did not think about. We wanted to come up with the best boat that could be, bringing together our individual expertise to make the best better.
The X-Treme 26 offers four racing solutions in one single boat
1- One Design, with furling jib and masthead hoist gennaker.
2- Handicap, racing as One Design version.
3- Match Race, with smaller fractional hoist symmetrical spinnaker, easily removable bowsprit and hiking rail.
4- Virtual One Design, when equipped with an optional device recording wind speed, wind angle and boat speed while comparing the values with the polar diagram. After a race, the data will be available to view on a dedicated website and IOS devices (Android platform in Q2 2017). This device also allows to virtually sail against X-Treme 26 in the real world, the winner being the closest to the polars.
Why the new X-Treme 32, you may ask…
The answer is simple! We wanted to create a top quality offshore racer while keeping in mind handicap systems. And we succeeded.
The X-Treme 32 boosts a TCC of 1.154 and a GPH of 524. That might be considered a lot for a 32’ racer, however she will not be just fast, she will be very fast and will demonstrate
performances never shown on the water before by any 32 feet fixed keel monohull. Furthermore, she will comply with CE A regulations.
The X-Treme 32 is not a bigger version of the X-Treme 26, it is a smaller version of our race winning all carbon X-Treme 37.
We worked closely with Reichel/Pugh, whose credentials include Wild Oats XI, Magic Carpet 3, Esimit 2… to name only a very few. We already worked with them when we developed our full carbon X-Treme 37 and appreciated their commitments to turning ideas and wishes into racing machines.
The result speaks for itself. The X-Treme 32 is a flat-out racer, built in vinylester with a Gurit core, a carbon rig and carbon boom and rod rigging, and will be delivered with a 12hp inboard diesel engine.
An all-round racer… Built to last… Built to win!
