Effective until end of March 2010
Situated in Greyton, Western Cape Province, South Africa
Cell Phone; 082 8944072, land line; 028 254 9433
E mail address; johnsenre@kingsley.co.za
CONTACT
TONY MELDAL-JOHNSEN
JOHNSEN RACING offers various classes of boats to cater for all segments of the market with due consideration to cost of production and therefore pricing to the rowing public.
MAIN DIFFERENTIATING FEATURES
1. HULL LAY-UP TYPES
The main classes are GLASS/ CARBON, CARBON ONLY (which includes the “ultralite” carbon skin sculling boat) and the oldish type lay-up of CARBON, NOMEX CORE and KEVLAR. Other options are also available depending on application, namely: glass only, glass, hybrid Kevlar/ carbon and carbon, hybrid Kevlar/carbon. The prices of these lay-ups are within the price ranges indicated in the price list but individual pricing can be given on request
The advantages of “CARBON” based monolith type lay-up as opposed to the traditional Nomex core lay-up boats are numerous. To name a few important factors these include;
· Durability in operation as well as in during road transport on boat trailers.
· Improved safety for the rower and sculler and other water users in the event of a collision
· Improved sustainability of Longitudinal and beam stiffness
· Improved Boat speed with minimal longitudinal flex in the water to slow the boat down
· The non toxic marine resin system combined with the carbon based monolith system used , have minimum adverse impact on the environment , the manufacturers and operators
· Carbon based monolith boats are easy to repair in the very unlikely event of a hull breakage.
- INNER DECK CONFIGURATION (DOUBLES, FOURS, EIGHTS)
2.1 WATER TIGHT FOOT WELL AND CLOSED HATCHES ON RUNNER DECK
2.1.1 Water tight foot wells are inserted inside the water tight cockpit deck to allow for water to be baled out of the boat in the ever likely event of water getting into the boat during a race
2.1.2 The water tight foot wells together with other water tight compartments and sealed hatches render the boat unsinkable
2.1.3 The foot wells are constructed in such a way as to stiffen the boat in the longitudinal direction as well as to minimize twist of the hull
2.1.4 The foot wells are designed and constructed in such a way as to disallow the pressure of the foot board to be placed directly on the bottom of the hull thus improving the longevity of the boat hull
2.1.5 The configuration of the foot wells are standardized for all boat classes ; doubles, fours and eights so all footboard fittings have the same dimensions and can therefore be interchangeable in any boat thus saving on boat maintenance
2.1.6 The foot wells allow for a wide track width, therefore improving rower comfort, boat stability and safety to the rower and sculler
2.1.7 The runner decks are individually sealed compartments rendering the boat unsinkable
- RIBLESS AND FLANGED SACS BOARD CONSTRUCTION
In line with the rest of the updated boat construction methods all our boats are sacs board ribless and have a carbon fibre reinforced flange on the longitudinal plain of the sacs board. The advantage of such construction is as follows;
3.1 The ribless sacs board construction places the rowing and sculling pressure on the working platform parts of the boat and not the hull
3.2 Improved stiffness in all directions, thus boat speed on the water, improved durability in transport , storage and general handling
3.3 Better comfort for the rower/ sculler especially in the bow section of the boat. A sacs board ribless constructed boat now gives more versatility in placing of choice rowers in the bow position
3.4 In sacs board ribless constructed boats it is now possible to easily fit adjustable riggers to the boat to allow for maximum work load and efficiency by the rower/ sculler.
3.5 The beam of the boat is reinforced by the cross linkage of the carbon wing rigger which holds the sacs boards on either side of the boat together thus giving a superior and more efficient racing boat system than the traditional Aluminium rigger construction
3.6 The flanged construction renders the boat virtually un twistable
3.7 The low cut sacs board allows for better boat speed and stability
- CARBON WING RIGGERS , SEATS , FOOT BOARDS , RUDDERS AND SKEGS
4.1 All boats have carbon wing riggers. The wing riggers are constructed like an aero plane wing with a new improvement to stop twist
4.2 Seats are made from carbon fibre with a wooden inset into which the undercarriage can be attached securely.
4.3 Foot boards are constructed from marine ply laminated with carbon fibre and fitted together with stainless steel fittings
4.4 Skegs and rudder are made from carbon fibre
5 TYPES OF JOHNSEN RACING BOATS AVAILABLE
5.1 JOHNSEN RACING SCULLING BOATS
5.1.1 JOHNSEN RACING JS EM 55 is designed for fly weight junior scullers 45 to 55 kg mass range. The boat is monocoque and has a flattish half round hull making it easy to sit. Ideal for school clubs training and racing
5.1.2 JOHNSEN RACING JS JM 75 is designed for light weight junior scullers 55 – 70 kg mass range. The boat is monocoque design, half flattish half rounded hull which makes it easy to sit. Ideal for school clubs training and racing.
5.1.3 JOHNSEN RACING JM 80. The boat is designed light weight scullers in the mass range 70 -80 kg. The boat is monocoque design and has a flattish half round hull shape. The boat is good for school and university club training and racing.
5.1.4 JOHNSEN RACING JS F 75 is designed for light weight scullers. The boat has a half round hull shape and is fast. Currently the boat is being converted to monocoque design and self baling cockpit. At the moment it has a self baling cockpit.
5.1.5 JOHNSEN RACING JS F 90 is designed for medium weight scullers in the mass range 80 to 90 kg .The boat has a self baling sluice and is used best for elite racing and training .The Round hull makes this a fast boat
5.1.6 JOHNSEN RACING JS B 90 is for medium weight scullers in the mass range 80 to 90 kg. It has a flattish hull with high water line and is a very stable and fast sculling boat suitable for both racing and club training. Medium weight, Light weight and fly weight versions are now being developed.
5.1.7 JOHNSEN RACING JS E 105 is a flattish hull shaped boat , user friendly and stable. The boat has been developed into two versions. One has a standard wing rigger in the stern position and another with reverse wing in the bow position behind the sculler. The boat has been developed from one of the most successful Olympic shapes and can be used by scullers form 90 to 105 kg for competition purposes or social sculling.
PRICE LIST for sculling boats
6. JOHNSEN RACING DOUBLE SCULLS AND PAIR OARS
(In all pairs and doubles add on R12000 for additional set of riggers and rigger fittings)
6.1 JOHNSEN RACING JD E 80 is designed with a flattish hull shape. It is extremely stable and user friendly. It can be used for sculling and pair oar and is built to take both versions. It can be fitted with both sculling and sweep oar wing rigger systems Ideal for crew mass 150 to 170 kg for racing and club training
6.2 JOHNSEN RACING JD F 75 has a roundish hull shape and is suitable for crew mass of 150 to 170 kg. The boat is used for club training and racing. Can be fitted with wing sweep oar or sculling wing riggers
6.3 JOHNSEN RACING JD B 85 has a roundish hull shape and has complete self baling mechanism in the cockpit arrangement. Suitable for scullers crew form 140 to 170 kg mass class. The boat can be fitted with both types of rigger systems wing sweep oar and sculling riggers. Suitable for club training and racing
6.4 JOHNSEN RACING JD E 105 has a slightly flattish hull shape and is designed to carry a crew mass of 175 kg to 210 kg. It can be fitted with either sweep oar riggers or sculling riggers. The boat can be used for club and racing purposes
PRICE LIST for double sculls and pair oars
7. JOHNSEN RACING FOURS AND QUADS
(In all quads and fours add on R24 000 for an additional set of riggers with fittings)
7.2 JOHNSEN RACING JQ E 75 quads is designed for maximum weight crew up to 400 kg mass. Roundish hull shape and is designed for both racing and training
7.3 JOHNSEN RACING JQ E 90 has a half round hull shape and is designed for crews up to maximum mass 450 kg. User friendly boat useful for racing and training
PRICE LIST for fours and quads
8 JOHNSEN RACING EIGHTS
(Fitted with carbon sweep oar wing riggers)
8.1 JOHNSEN RACING J – 8 B 80 is a medium weight eight designed for fast rowing. The boat has a roundish shape hull and very streamlined and has excellent wind and wave friendly features. This same design has won many races this season Maximum crew mass 780 kg
PRICE LIST for eights
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