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Costs

Ready to Sail/Fly

  • The carbon Bladeider RX is US$13,950 or 9.750 Euro (ex tax).
  • Includes hydrofoil covers and travel box.
  • Includes two year warranty.
  • Includes sea freight to Taiwan, Hamburg, Los Angeles or Melbourne.

Sail cost & number required to be competitive

  • US$1,000 or 700 Euro for a fully battened cambered sail.
  • One design sail available.
  • Approximately 2-3 sails required per year.

Mast cost

  • Two piece 50mm carbon mast costs US$900 or 630 Euro.
  • Optional two piece 40mm carbon mast costs US$1000 or 700 Euro.

Competitive life of hull & sails

  • Bladerider RX (carbon hull) - approximately 2-5 years
  • Fully battened cambered sail - approximately 50-100 hours

Class Association

  • The International Moth Class Association was formed in 1972, however the Moth Class Rules have been around since 1928.

Number of paid up association members

  • Approximately 500 paid members, however this number growing substaintially every year.