Update on the 
Arabian 100
We featured this exciting project in October last year. The object is
These are striking, good looking boats.
to produce a one design 100ft trimaran that is a clear development
of Sodeb’O and Idec 2. These designs hold the singlehanded round
the world record and the 24 hour solo record. They look stunning
and have proven highly competitive. This development is designed
for crewed sailing and is more powerful. These boats can provide
high-octane close quarter racing on short courses and can also
provide a platform for training Arab’s future sailing elite.
The design concept of these giant multihulls relies on the long central hull that
extends in length well beyond the floats. This increases safety at high speeds in
rough sea conditions, preventing dangerous nosedives whilst sailing downwind and
allowing for high average speeds over long periods of time. We have seen the high
average speeds Sodebo and IDEC 2 have achieved during their recent solo round
This view of the main hull shows the true
the world passages.
length and height of these boats
As race boats they are suited to grand prix round the buoy events, coastal races,
the proposed Indian Ocean triangle and the marathon non- stop round the world
race course.
Built by Boatspeed in Australia the first Arabian 100 will be assembled in Salalah
(Oman) in a brand new state of the art facility, created with an emphasis on
apprenticeships to develop a local high tech boat building industry whilst promoting
the region’s investment and sporting opportunities.
The components of the first boat on board ship ready for the passage to Oman
It is hoped that the Arabian 100 will develop into a competitive one design class
with a fleet being built up through a turnkey leased product, managed campaign or
The components of the first boat on board
as an outright purchase ready to sail. What an exciting venture.
ship ready for the passage to Oman
The pronounced long snout bow on a narrow main hull
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