The MAAS
Double has been in production for slightly less than a year and has
already captured four course records -- 3 in open water, 1 in flat
water.
Despite the narrow (14.75") waterline beam excellent stability is
achieved through a slightly flattened hull section shape and a low
center of gravity. Rough water stability and dryness are enhanced by
the flared hull form above the waterline. As on all our shells the
externally bonded hull to deck lip reduces spray and adds stiffness.
Other open water features include minimum volume cockpits, optional
self bailers and carbon fiber splash guard.

Construction is of carbon fiber for stiffness; direct sized 'S' glass
for impact resistance; syntactic foam core for panel stiffness and
vinylester resin for toughness and ease of repair. There is a carbon
fiber foam core stringer that adds substantially to longitudinal
stiffness. Exterior finish is 4-6 mil gelcoat.
Preliminary flat water speed trials against top level flat water
doubles have shown no appreciable speed difference. We believe this
new boat will be far and away the fastest open water double
available. If you want to win a race or set a new course record, this
will be the boat to row. In flat water races when conditions are less
than ideal, this shell would be a formidable contender.