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ESPRIT
- 4-Piece Aluminium Mast – black powder coated/matt
- Flexible mast mounting joint
- Mast Spreader for additional strength
- Dynema rope shrouds
- Aluminum Frame – black powder coated/matt finish
- Rudder – Fibreglass/Epoxy RTM
- Bowsprit – aluminium with eloxal coating
- Main Sail 8.0m² – from Monofilm & Racing Polyester X-PLY line with excellent dark design.
- Jib 3.5 m² – Polyester Dacron
- Endless Jib Furler
- Jib Traveller system from Ronstan
- Gray Floats
- Black Trampoline
- Transparent Mainsail with colored elements of your choice
- Jib with colored elements to match Mainsail
- Floats fitted with stainless rings to fasten the additional front trampoline or the line when anchoring the boat
Constructed of the latest materials and technology, the M460 Esprit inflatable sailboat is ultra-lightweight and delivers an exceptional sailing experience. It comes in three bags, can be assembled in about 40 minutes, and will carry one to four sailors.
M460 Esprit & Elite can be enhanced with the addition of the optional rolling sail ‘GENNA’
Genna is an ultra-light, large, balloon-like triangular-shaped sail in the ‘Code-Zero’ style, which significantly improves performance when sailing not only on the tailwind but also on the crosswind and even slightly against the wind.
Its construction is based on the ‘Code Zero’ type of sails, and it comes equipped with a furler, so a snuffer is not required, as it can be rolled back in the same way as the jib. This new rolling sail Genna can also be used with the earlier MiniCat models (M420 and M460).
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ELITE
- 4-Piece ultra-light Carbon fiber mast
- Flexible mast mounting joint
- Mast Spreader for additional strength
- Aluminum Frame – black powder coated/matt finish
- Flexible mast mounting joint
- Rudder – Carbon fiber
- Bowsprit – Carbon Fiber
- Main Sail 8.0 m² – from Monofilm & Racing Polyester X-PLY line with funky dark design
- Jib 3.5 m² – Polyester Dacron
- Endless Jib Furler
- Gray Floats
- Black Trampoline with cool embroidery
- Transparent Mainsail with colored elements of your choice
- Jib with colored elements to match Mainsail
- Floats fitted with hooks to fasten the additional front trampoline or the rope when anchoring the boat
The top-of-the-range MiniCat 460 Elite is a high-tech edition class-leading MiniCat portable sailboat range.
The construction is based on the MiniCat 460 Esprit, designed for experienced sailors, but the latest model ‘Elite’ takes the MiniCat 460 range to a new level of style, class, and performance through the use of an ultra-light carbon fiber mast, rudder, and bowsprit together with some eye-catching details of embroidery on the trampoline. It comes in three bags, can be assembled in about 40 minutes, and will carry 1-4 sailors.
This model can be completed with a Gennaker sail. It comes in three bags, can be assembled in about 40 mins and can carry 1-4 sailors.
M460 Esprit & Elite can be enhanced with the addition of the optional rolling sail ‘GENNA’
Genna is an ultra-light, large, balloon-like triangular-shaped sail in the ‘Code-Zero’ style, which significantly improves performance when sailing not only on the tailwind but also on the crosswind and even slightly against the wind.
Its construction is based on the ‘Code Zero’ type of sails, and it comes equipped with a furler, so a snuffer is not required, as it can be rolled back in the same way as the jib. This new rolling sail Genna can also be used with the earlier MiniCat models (M420 and M460).
COLOURS
| length | 4600 mm |
| width | 2200 mm |
| height of the mast | 6100 mm |
| weight | 63 kg (Esprit), 59 kg (Elite) |
| diameter of floats | 490 mm |
| sail | main sail+jib |
| main sail | 8.0 m2 |
| jib | 3.5 m2 |
| trampoline | 1900×1450 mm |
| design category | ‘D’ |
| carrying capacity | 450 kg |
| number of persons | 4 |
| time of assembly / dismantling | 40 min. |
| dimensions of the bag | 2x 1750x300x300 mm 1x 1000x300x300 mm |
FRAME & DECK
The MiniCat 460 frame, to which the floats attach, is produced from light-weight aluminium and the frame parts are powder coated. The trampoline is produced from high strength woven plastic fabric. The frame is attached to the floats by means of welded-on ‘flags’, which are inserted into the pockets on the floats.
FLOATS
The MiniCat 460 is equipped with two inflatable floats 4.6 m length and 49 cm diameter. The floats are made of reinforced Heytex 5509, highly resistant to abrasion and very hard wearing. This material and production technology was adopted from the production of ‘white-water’ rafts. The floats are single-chamber with a combined load capacity of 550 kg.
KEEL FIN
To fully enjoy your sailing you must confidently control your boat. It is imperative to minimize ‘side-sail’, especially when sailing against the wind. To achieve this keel fins were designed to attach under each float. Their design and shape gives excellent performance yet still allows the boat to be sailed in very shallow water without the risk of damage.
MAST
The mast consists of three sections of equal length, slotted together. The length of the assembled mast is 6.10 m. The mast is from alloy tubing and has a groove for the sail attachment. This construction ensures high rigidity and strength for ultimate safety, performance and enjoyment.
SAIL
The MiniCat 460 is equipped with a main sail and a jib. The total area of the sails is 11,5 sqm (main sail 8,0 sqm, jib 3.5 sqm). The material ‘Racing PolyesterX-PLY Line’ is used for the main sail and the jib is made of “Polyester Dakron”. Both the main sail and jib have transparent windows to ensure better visibility and security while sailing. The 460 Esprit can be equipped with optional Gennaker.
RUDDER
MiniCat 460 is fitted with one rudder in the craft centreline, attached to the frame. The automatic cleat will unlock the rudder rope in case the boat runs aground, thus protecting it from damage. The design of the rudder allows it to be raised at a 90 degree angle, so at the shore or in very shallow water there is no danger of damage. The rudder can be locked in both positions, raised or lowered. The tiller arm is jointed allowing full 360 degree movement.
FITTINGS
Fittings from the companies Ronstan, Seasure, Clamcleat and Suchomel are used throughout the MiniCat. All spare parts and accessories are available. See our SPARE PARTS & ACCESSORIES CATALOGUE.
