Brett Marine Design

The first Unicat 2.4S to be completed was launched and did it's first test sail yesterday. Equipped with a Chinese lug rig, the dinghy performed well, and proved that the Unicat really is the dinghy that can do it all. She pointed well, and was very easy to sail as well as very stable and forgiving.  Handling was predictable with no surprises and the boat felt very solid.

The test conditions ranged from almost no wind in the morning, to more than 20 knots in the afternoon and the Unicat handled it all easily but showing a preference for stronger winds. Reaching and running in strong winds, the Unicat was able to keep up with much larger racing dinghies such as the Starling.

The only changes to the design to come from testing is a longer daggerboard to help stop lateral motion, and possibly a new seat layout for the sailing version.