We have a fleet of 12 french Newmarine Optibats - they are modern rotomoulded boats, well thought out and repairable. The quality of build and fitting out is good - although we have made some modifications for centre use. The boats can easily accomodate two youngsters for teaching and recreational purposes - they have integral buoyancy, chuncky daggerboard and rudder, with the vulnerable points protected against grounding damage. Skin fittings are accessable through screw hatches and the design has been worked around the nature of the rotomoulding process and materials - unlike some of the earlier models on the market. The material is stiff and repairable with a hot air welder, the rig is light and durable. The boats are fitted with lifting straps at each corner which helps with manhandling them on shore.
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