Arkema 3 Mini 6.50 prototype: An unusual boat

Arkema 3 is a concentrate of innovations like no other sailboat in its category before. First of all with its construction process involving the use of Elium®, the first liquid thermoplastic resin allowing the manufacture of recyclable composite parts.
This monohull is also notable by its many technical and architectural innovations: rounded stem, tilting foils, canting keel, wing mast, adjustable forestay, retractable bowsprit, etc.
ark.ma/mini-prototype

[@marklchapman2785]

Incredible just when you think sailing has reached its scientific peak you guys invent something beyond thank you so much for your video ! 👍

[@COUCHSAILORS]

After so much work, research and tehnology it's a shame the winches don't work! 6:26 :-P

[@ArkemaGroup]

This boat is really innovative 😂

[@guillermotaylor6506]

hahaha I was thinking the same thing!!! wait a minute, I wasnt expecting you guys here!! are you gonna change your boat for a mini transat?!!!

[@ArkemaGroup]

Don't worry Guillermo, everything will be ready for the big race in September 😜. If you want to know more about this innovative boat: www.arkema.com/en/innovation/arkema-sailing/mini-6-50-prototype/

[@vrvision3609]

Wonderful!

[@bryanelee]

would love to see subtitles. Great video work.

[@ArkemaGroup]

Hi Bryan, Thank you for your comment :)! You can activate english subtitles by clicking on the gear and selecting "subtitles" then "English". Enjoy!

[@lancedboyle5849]

so what came first ? Superfoilers or Arkema both have similar design features. Though the foilers are multi hulled

[@bryanelee]

Sweet thanks

[@mao-zl3wm]

Je respecte votre travail, ce projet que votre équipe et partenaires ont eu l'audace et la ténacité de porter jusqu’ici , et ce n'est que le début d'après ce que j'ai cru comprendre ! Big UP !! [ à quand le retour d'une jauge de class sans (ou avec très peu de) restriction ? ]

[@bauzhius]

Les talking more boat videos!!!

[@pjorgerod522]

Hello, I would like to know the cost for a private sailing without foiles. Thanks in advance, Paul

[@dickallan7853]

I'd love to race this boat in the R2AK Race to Alaska - 750 miles.

[@ArkemaGroup]

Sorry to disappoint you but it seems very difficult for us to race this R2AK one day. But never say never 😜

[@elim4102]

Bonjour, l'idée de la résine recyclable est intéressante ! Comment se passerait un recyclage ?

[@ArkemaGroup]

Vous trouverez des éléments de réponse en regardant cette vidéo kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnO4dJRmr5ZsZtE

[@nilosantos9715]

Would it possible make one in cedar and playwood ?

[@graygull771]

もう、何十年も前に”エルブ・ストローム”が考えた、確かツーマントラピーズのディンギー「スキッフ」と同じ設計思想だと思った。バウを尖らせない、つまりはバウに凌波性を求めない考え方。

[@Manatee-Sailing]

So nice, ...but "Stock-Winches" with "heavy handels" ? ;-) ...there is every time some things to make better.

[@tincoffin]

All they need do is add an H to Elium then the boat would really fly :)

[@ArkemaGroup]

We will think about it 😃

[@saitohshihomi5649]

Indeed Tincoffin San, "Helium" applied Aptitudes with "Lighter-than-Air" Sailing/Foiling/Gliding Technologies! Are You Game to Explore-n-Discover Together "The Next Step" for Swifter/Safer/Simpler Future Mesmering Experiences.