Quintrex releases new Millennium Blade Hull
New softer ride and better handlingAs part of the 2011 new model release Quintrex has added a new hull design dubbed the 'Millennium Blade' to their range of stretch-formed hulls.
The Millennium Blade Hull has been tailor made to deliver a smoother, softer and drier ride to all Quintrex 610, 650 and 690 models.
The Millennium Blade Hull is the first hull design to be released by Quintrex since the original The Millennium Hull which as was released in 2000.
Research and Development Manager Craig Madam says that the Millennium Blade Hull was developed thanks to revolutionary computer modelling. "The design brief was simple – use whatever means necessary to create a large-boat ride that rivalled that of our smaller boats. The Quintrex R&D Team utilised advanced design software and virtual modelling to map performance and reduce the time to market of the new hull," says Madam.
"Stability, efficiency, hole-shot, top speed and spray release simulations were tested and re-tested against a variety of conditions to gauge overall performance… all before a sheet of aluminium was even cut," he added.
Quintrex have morphed The Millennium Blade Hull from its predecessor by changing the concave flare of the side sheets and under sides into an entirely new design.
The Blade Hull boasts an increased deadrise and a sharper, more relaxed bow entry for impressive performance.
The Millennium Blade Hull delivers a smoother ride in offshore conditions thanks to a sharper entry and narrow ‘shoulder’ at the bow to cut through swell.
The Blade Hull also disperses spray further aft thanks to its relaxed stem line, therefore reducing the possibility of wind buffeting it back into the boat.
The Flared Bow has been modified to match the Blade Hull; the side sheet flare has been spread further aft towards mid-ships creating a larger catchment area for wind-blown spray.
The Millennium Blade Hull also performs with a flatter attitude, meaning the driver experiences improved visibility at slower speeds and a near zero nose high attitude when coming off the plane.
Watch for a full test of the new hulls on Boatpoint.com.au and Boatsales.com.au.
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