New Martin 162 ...optimized for two-person sailing

The Martin 16 two-person sailing format has been under development since 2003. IFDS World Champion Dan Fitzgibbon from Australia recognized that the Martin 16 needs more horsepower to drive the boat through choppy seas with two typical men aboard. Dan fitted a 29er rig to his Martin 16 with excellent results.

This spring, I've refined the M162 rig by specifying a reasonably priced high-quality SELDEN tapered mast section, and having Spike Boston at DOYLE BOSTON SAILS design a great suit of M162 sails for the taller mast. So you use all of your existing Martin 16 rigging and controls, just the M162 mast section and sails are larger — just like the Laser Class "standard" and "radial" rigs.

I've sailed M162s in sea trials and in all Martin 16 Class events this season. The larger M162 rig performs well in all conditons (performance date is available) and the M162 LOOKS HOT! Paralympic sailors at the recent Toronto NOOD Regatta gave the M162 a big "thumbs up!" as more powerful, more challenging to sail, and MORE FUN!

The M162 rig/sails are not yet Class Legal. The Martin 16 Class Association has been involved in the sea trials this spring and is studyng how to include the new M162 in the Class Rules. The next step is for Martin 16 Class Members to get into an M162, sail the new format in local events and then recommend the M162 sailing format to the Class Association for approval.

Dan Fitzgibbon and I are committed to the M162 rig, and we want you to join us. Here's how you can get into an M162 this season ...

1. Upgrade your M16 with an M162 rig...

The M162 rig and keel modification can be fitted to any standard Martin 16! I have M162 spars and matching M162 mylar sails for sale at a very special price. The M162 upgrade kit includes:

M162 mast section and rigging
M162 main & jib (Doyle BOSTON)
Split keel box N.C. machined bearing set and thwart

M162 upgrade package:

CDN $2,005 US $ 1,670

2. Order a new M162...

M162s are now factory-built, optimized for two-person sailing. The M162 upgrade includes

M162 mast section and rigging
M162 main & jib (Doyle BOSTON)
Split keel box (1.0mR draft or 1.3mR draft)

If you're ordering a new M16, the cost to upgrade to an M162 at the time of order is minimal.

M162 upgrade - new boat order:

CDN $650 US $ 550

For more detailed information, you can download M162 Flyer.

Steve Alvey – General Manager, Martin 16
INVENTURE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
403-870-7210
steve@martin16.com