Class History
Designer/builder Brian Bennett wanted an affordable sport boat that was technical, superfast, and long-lived; one that appealed to sailors from junior to the experienced; and that fit into a 20-foot container for international travel. Crewed by two or three, the VX features a plumb bow, a lightweight but tough planing hull, carbon-fiber spars, flat-top mainsail, and chines that run from transom to bow. In the right conditions, the VX can hit 20-plus knots.
The 19-foot VX One Design is available with three different sail plans to cover a wide range of skill levels. It was SAIL Magazine’s Best Boats 2012 Winner in the Performance 30ft and Under category.
Boat Specifications
LOA = 19′/5.79 m
LWL = 18.83′/5.74 m
Beam = 7.17′/2.19 m
Sail Area Main + Jib = 215 sq ft./19.97 sq m.
Sail Area Gennaker = 280 sq ft./26 sq m.
Draft, keel down = 4.33′/1.32 m
Crew Weight tolerance = 380 – 450 lbs (2-3 person)