MARINE · PERFORMANCE REFIT
Leopard 3.
Supporting the continued evolution of a 100-foot maxi.
Carbo-Link's work on Leopard 3 spans CL ELLIPSE standing rigging, a weight- and stiffness-optimized carbon boom, new carbon rudders, and ongoing daggerboard work.
The project combines experience across rigging, spars, and structural appendages to support the continued development of an established racing yacht first launched in 2007.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 30.51m
Naval Architect: Farr
Builder: McConaghy
01. STANDING RIGGING
CL ELLIPSE rigging package.
The requirement
Complement a new mast with the stiffest rigging for a given EA at the smallest cross-section. The rigging must be durable and reliable for heavy-weather offshore sailing and resist chafe from drop lines, spinnaker sheets, and other running rigging. The rigging must interface with the supplied mast geometries and fittings.
The solution
CL ELLIPSE lateral rigging
CL SOLID forestay
CL SOLID bobstay
CL HYBRID ELLIPSE running backstays
02. CARBON BOOM
Carbon boom.
The requirement
Primary goal was to reduce weight whilst optimising the bending characteristics for a defined set of load cases.
The solution
Custom tooling for optimised shape
Ultra-high-modulus carbon boom
Inboard end pusher system
All Titinium fittings and interfaces