BOAT SET UP
As a new boat owner, you will, no doubt, be in a hurry to get out on the water and enjoy some serious skiff sailing. However, it’s important to take your time to rig your boat up prior to your first sail. A few extra minutes spent checking your boat is correctly rigged will ensure you have an enjoyable sail and it may also prevent you damaging your kit.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Musto Skiff boat from the deck layout to the Musto Skiff CE Owners Manual, Rigging Guides, and more!
MUSTO Skiff Deck Layout
'an elegant yet simple dinghy with blistering performance'
The Musto Skiff has been designed and developed with the following brief in mind – to produce an elegant yet simple dinghy with blistering performance that is highly enjoyable to sail. Just ask any Musto Skiff owner and they will confirm that the design brief has been achieved.
As with any true skiff the deck layout is extremely simple leaving the sailor free to focus on sailing the boat. The superb Harken deck gear combined with the layout means that all the controls work effortlessly and don’t get tangled up with complex systems – so you can just focus on sailing the boat.
Of course you know that the Musto Skiff comes with a standard Harken fit-out. But – just in case you want new bits, here is the link to the Harken site so you get the part numbers correct.
Visit Harken here.
The spinnaker hoist and recovery system allows the sailor to hoist and drop in seconds due to the low friction blocks and wide chute mouth. In addition the system is not prone to jamming or ropes twisting up, which could lead to problems in extreme situations.
The Musto Skiff has evolved and been tested using the considerable experience of the development team. From the concept in 1999 by German designer Dr. Joachim Harpprecht, a lifetime single-handed trapeze dinghy sailor, through Ovington Boats production prototypes to Dave Ovington and Ovington Boats work to finalise the production and manufacture. The previous successes of these world premier boat-building companies guarantee the quality of the Musto Skiff.
The boat clocks speeds of over twenty knots and the hull with all deck fittings weighs only 55kg for a length of 4.55m. (Bare hull weight 40kg).
With the backing of Musto Ltd and with strong class rules protecting the one design principle we are enjoying strong and exciting fleet racing worldwide.
Documents for New Boat Owners
RIGGING YOUR BOAT
Musto Skiff Rigging Guide (V6)
(This is a 2.6M file with a 90 step rigging process, one photo per step)
NEW BOAT FINANCE
Ovington Boats Ltd has arranged a finance package with Pegasus Marine Finance for those looking to buy a new boat and spread the cost over a period of months.
The link below provides you with the option to have the flexibility of entering both the amount to borrow and the period of borrowing to tailor your needs. If you require further information, please contact the sales team at Ovington Boats to discuss.
For more details on the Pegasus Marine Finance package, click the link below.
A GUIDE TO BOAT INSURANCE
If you’ve just bought a MUSTO Skiff or are thinking just comparing different policies prior to renewing your insurance, this guide may help you decide the sort of policy you need.
The cover provided by different Insurance Companies, and also the service they offer, can vary greatly. Bear in mind that a cheaper policy may end up costing you more, if you have to make a claim and you should always check what cover is being offered before signing up.
>> For a useful guide from top UK dinghy insurance company, Noble Marine Insurance, on what to consider when selecting a boat insurance provider, click on the link below.
ADVICE ON BROKEN MAST INSURANCE CLAIMS
The class association has been working with top UK dinghy insurance company, Noble Marine Insurance, to produce a guide that will help individuals in the unfortunate situation of having broken their mast.
>> For some useful advice from top UK dinghy insurance company, Noble Marine Insurance, on the most likely mast failure modes and insurance claims, click on the link below.
Getting to Grips with Sailing Ropes
Whether your upgrading the ropes on your current boat or starting from scratch with a newly purchased boat, understanding different rope characteristics and what works best for tension, flex, comfort, and your own personal preferences can make a big difference to boat handling and your overall sailing experience.
> For some useful advice on ropes and boat set up, see this article by Rope4Boats written by Ian Turnbull, an experienced rigger who sails a Musto Skiff and has won championships in a multitude of classes.
EVOLUTION OF THE MUSTO SKIFF
Over the years a number of minor changes have been made to the standard MUSTO Skiff with the aim of maximizing performance and making the boat the best it can possibly be.
To view these changes and check that your boat is aligned with the current boat specifications, check our product evolution overview here.
Before making any alterations to your boat, please ensure that you refer to the class rules document that defines any alterations that may be made to the standard boat.
