The Hurricane 5.9

The Hurricane 5.9 was designed to put high performance cat sailing within the reach of all sailors at a realistic price. Designed and built by Olympic sailors Reg and Robert White, perfomance and pedigree are second to none. Contact the Hurricane 5.9 Class Association with your multihull news and event details. If you cannot find what you want on this site, please email us.

Consider the features and benefits and find out why the boat was described as the "UK’s leading twin-trapeze race cat".

Foam sandwich/carbon Hull construction. Tough, strong hulls with perfect strength to weight ratios. No hull flexibility or stiff spots frequently found with other popular cats. Excellent impact resistance.

Pre-bent Mast Although the 5. 9 is a high performance catamaran, the pre-bent mast allows for greater sail control and more accurate tuning. This means the boat can be safely handled by virtually any crew weight from 18 stones (combined) upwards in most wind and sea conditions.

Twin Trapeze Hailed by Yachts & Yachting as the U.K.’s leading twin trapeze race cat, the 5.9 allows crew and helm to experience the thrills and exhilaration of trapezing. Twin trapezing delivers more power to the rig and the boat goes faster.

8’ 0" Beam Allows the boat to be legally towed fully assembled. Several popular cats selling in the UK have a beam dimension greater than the legal towable maximum.
Wide crew weight tollerances Due to the boat’s design and layout the 5.9 can be sailed safely by a very wide range of crew weights. Active crews on the circuit vary between 18 and 30 stones (combined weight).

Generous bow section volume Virtually eliminates nose diving. The 5.9 cuts through the water leaving other popular cats wallowing and nose diving in its wake.

Performance The 5.9 is designed to give Tornado-like performance coupled with smooth, predictable handling. In many conditions the 5.9 will actually outpace the Tornado.

Kick-up rudders and centreboards Ride up on impact reducing the risk of damage. The centreboard arrangement allows for rapid tacking, high manoeuvrability and exceptional upwind performance.

Mylar Mainsail Gives long life and low maintenance with less frequent need for replacement.
Strict Racing One-Design No expensive extras. The one-design framework ensures competitive buying and running costs and superb, evenly-matched racing with excellent residual values.

Optional Asymmetric Spinnaker Gives extra excitment and makes the boat competitive for European Racing.

Adjustable Downhaul, Outhaul and Jib Position Gives more control in varying wind speed and allows quick sail de-powering in strong winds.

Sealed Mast Section Giving easy capsize recovery and less chance of total inversion.

Established Class Association Gives Hurricane sailors a great race, regatta and social programme with the best action afloat and great lifestyle ashore. Open meetings and regattas held regularly in the U.K. and Europe.

After Sales Support To give you the service and back-up you need - when you need it.

Value For Money The 5.9 enjoys enviably high resale values and represents an excellent investment.

Pedigree The Hurricane 5.9 enjoys an unbeatable pedigree. Designed and built by White Formula and marketed by Topper International You are investing in over 25 years of experience and excellence in the sport.

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