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A modern design with clean energy in mind

RIPTIDE 35

MK3

RIPTIDE 35

MK3

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High-Performance Features

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Ultra-Light Carbon

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Advanced Options

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High-Performance Features

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Ultra-Light Carbon

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Advanced Options

Riptide In Action

Sailing from Victoria to Maui

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    High-Performance Features

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    Powerful hull shape for blistering speeds

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    Efficient water-ballast system for minimal crew

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    Ultra-Light Carbon

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    Lightweight structure achieved using the latest composite technologies including carbon fiber, toughened epoxy resins, and modern foam and honeycomb cores.

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    Advanced construction techniques are used to increase accuracy and efficiency including high-precision CNC machining.

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    Advanced Options

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    Tubercle Rudder

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    Lithium Battery System

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    Retractible Drive Unit

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    Electric Drive

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    Design Details

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    Principal Characteristics:

    Overall Length: 10.72 m
    Waterline Length:
    9.88 m
    Beam Overall:
    3.43
    Beam at DWL:
    2.45 m
    Draft:
    2.63 m
    Displacement (lightship):
    2,000 kg (estimated)
    Fixed Ballast:
    1,123 kg
    Water Ballast:
    625 kg per side
    Mast Height Above Water:
    17.81 m
    Mainsail Area:
    56.8 sq. m
    Jib Area:
    34.7 sq. m
    Approximate Spinnaker Area:
    124.8 sq. m
    Displacement/Length Ratio:
    57 (estimated)
    Propulsion:
    Electric

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    High-Performance Features

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    Powerful hull shape for blistering speeds

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    Efficient water-ballast system for minimal crew

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    Ultra-Light Carbon

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    Lightweight structure achieved using the latest composite technologies including carbon fiber, toughened epoxy resins, and modern foam and honeycomb cores.

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    Advanced construction techniques are used to increase accuracy and efficiency including high-precision CNC machining.

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    Advanced Options

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    Tubercle Rudder

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    Lithium Battery System

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    Retractible Drive Unit

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    Electric Drive

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    Design Details

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    Principal Characteristics:

    Overall Length: 10.72 m
    Waterline Length:
    9.88 m
    Beam Overall:
    3.43
    Beam at DWL:
    2.45 m
    Draft:
    2.63 m
    Displacement (lightship):
    2,000 kg (estimated)
    Fixed Ballast:
    1,123 kg
    Water Ballast:
    625 kg per side
    Mast Height Above Water:
    17.81 m
    Mainsail Area:
    56.8 sq. m
    Jib Area:
    34.7 sq. m
    Approximate Spinnaker Area:
    124.8 sq. m
    Displacement/Length Ratio:
    57 (estimated)
    Propulsion:
    Electric

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    High-Performance Features

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    Powerful hull shape for blistering speeds

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    Efficient water-ballast system for minimal crew

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    Ultra-Light Carbon

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    Lightweight structure achieved using composite technologies including foam and honeycomb cores, toughened epoxy resins, and carbon fiber.

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    Advanced construction techniques are used to increase accuracy and efficiency including high-precision CNC machining.

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    Advanced Options

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    Tubercle Rudder

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    Lithium Battery System

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    Retractible Drive Unit

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    Electric Drive

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    Design Details

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    Principal Characteristics:

    Overall Length: 10.72 m
    Waterline Length:
    9.88 m
    Beam Overall:
    3.43
    Beam at DWL:
    2.45 m
    Draft:
    2.63 m
    Displacement (lightship):
    2,000 kg (estimated)
    Fixed Ballast:
    1,123 kg
    Water Ballast:
    625 kg per side
    Mast Height Above Water:
    17.81 m
    Mainsail Area:
    56.8 sq. m
    Jib Area:
    34.7 sq. m
    Approximate Spinnaker Area:
    124.8 sq. m
    Displacement/Length Ratio:
    57 (estimated)
    Propulsion:
    Electric

Betts Boats

The Builder

Betts Boats

The Builder

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Founded in 1970, James Betts Enterprises is a second-generation, family-owned boat building company specializing in the construction of racing and cruising yachts. Notable boats we built have sailed around the world and gone on to compete in prestigious races such as the America's Cup, Admiral's Cup, Trans Pac, Around Alone, and Cape 2 Rio.

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Founded in 1970, James Betts Enterprises is a second-generation, family-owned boat building company specializing in the construction of racing and cruising yachts. Notable boats we built have sailed around the world and gone on to compete in prestigious races such as the America's Cup, Admiral's Cup, Trans Pac, Around Alone, and Cape 2 Rio.

Bieker Boats

The Designer

Bieker Boats

The Designer

Bieker Boats

The Designer

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Since 2007 Bieker Boats has been at the forefront of designing and engineering exciting, meticulously executed high-performance sailing vessels and fuel-efficient power boats. Bieker Boats projects include major roles in six America's Cup campaigns and numerous championship race boat designs. Hydrofoil specialists, Bieker Boats sets the standard in hydrofoil engineering and construction techniques.

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Since 2007 Bieker Boats has been at the forefront of designing and engineering exciting, meticulously executed high-performance sailing vessels and fuel-efficient power boats. Bieker Boats projects include major roles in six America's Cup campaigns and numerous championship race boat designs. Hydrofoil specialists, Bieker Boats sets the standard in hydrofoil engineering and construction techniques.

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Anacortes, WA 98221

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 991
Friday Harbor, WA 98250

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Join our mailing list

Connect with us

Contact Us

Physical Address (map)

416 34th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 991
Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Copyright © 2019 James Betts Enterprises, Inc.   All rights reserved.   |   Terms of Usage   |   Privacy Policy