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O'Pen Bic

SKU: 10034

$3,299.95
The O’pen Bic is a modern, fast and fun boat for kids. Young sailors can experience the excitement of sailing a fast, responsive planing boat. The hull is fairly stable and the rig supports multiple sail sizes for good versatility. The O’pen Bic allows young sailors to easily transition from the stable, ridged hull of the Opti to that of modern dinghies such as the Laser!



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Hull
  • Designed by Vitali Design and BIC Sport
  • Manufactured of thermoformed polyethylene, the rotomolded construction is highly durable, maintenance free, and 100% recyclable
  • 100% self-draining open cockpit (hence the name O’Pen Bic)
  • Chine bilge design allows the boat to heel and remain balanced on the bilge, creating greater stability on both sides. This design also turns the hull immediately into the wind upon capsize
  • Fast, planing hull
  • Integrated carrying handles

Sail Options
  • Standard rig includes a 4.5m2, full roach, fully-battened, clear mylar mainsail that opens easily in strong gusts
  • A 3.8m2, fully-battened, dacron mainsail is also available for smaller sailors
  • The O’pen Bic hull also easily accommodates an Opti sprit rig and sail, allowing young sailors to use a rig they are familiar with, but also experience the fun of a planing hull.
  • The epoxy mast is light and reacts easily to various wind conditions

Blades
  • Shaped daggerboard
  • Liftable rudder is very easy to handle

Rigging
  • Hardware mounted on automatic snaphooks allowing for quick and easy set-up time
  • Cunningham tackle (6 threads + cleat)
  • Mainsheet tackle (3 threads + ratchet block)
  • Ratchet Block

O’Pen Bic Class
  • ISAF formally recognized the O'pen Bic Class in 2007
  • Length: 9'
  • Width: 3'8"
  • Hull Weight: 98lbs
  • Max sailor weight: ~145lbs
  • Hull technology: Thermoformed polyethylene
  • Daggerboard & Rudder Blade Technology: Composite Epoxy
  • Sail: 4.5m2
  • Sail (dacron): 3.8m
  • Mast: 2 piece mast / Fibreglass & Epoxy - 4.5lbs
  • Boom: Aluminium
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