Easy trailering, versatile launching: why the VX One makes sense logistically
For sailors who want a high-performance hybrid keelboat that is easy to transport and has various launching options to suit the venue locations, the VX One stands out for all the right reasons. Add in its very competitive price compared to others, and the VX One becomes a smart ownership proposition as well as a thrilling boat to sail. Let’s take a closer look at its trailering and launching options.
Versatile Trailering options
One of the VX One’s biggest advantages is just how easy it is to take on the road. At 19 feet (5.79m) long and with a relatively lightweight towing weight of around 500Ib (227 kgs), owners can tow it using a range of vehicles rather than needing oversized tow rigs, which helps keep travel plans simpler and operating costs lower.
For teams heading to regattas together, the hull’s low profile, along with its lifting keel also make group logistics more manageable, as multiple boats can be stacked, reducing hassle, time, and fuel spend along the way.
The VX One offers a range of convenient trailering options, as illustrated in the photos, and include:
- Single trailer using bunks
- Stackable option that has dollies (beach trolleys) with each VX One
- Stackable option using a trailer with bunks and VX One with dolly
- Roof rack option suitable for larger vehicles
- Shipping container configuration; up to six VX Ones with dollies can fit inside a 40ft container.
Multiple launching options
The VX One’s versatility really comes into focus at the boat ramp. Depending on the venue, owners can;
- Launch by hoist
- Back down a trailer on a ramp
- Use a dinghy-style dolly (trolley)
That flexibility opens up more sailing locations and makes it easier to adapt to different club facilities, regatta sites, and travel plans. Instead of being locked into one method, VX One owners can choose the launching option that best suits their needs.
Other Useful VX One Travel Features
The two-piece lightweight carbon mast can make travelling easy as it can separate into two sections while keeping the halyards together. Another feature to ease the burden of tying the boom down is the foam pad that supports the boom while travelling.
