Condor Limited
Overview and Construction Techniques
Condor Features
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Built to withstand the most rigorous conditions
Equipped for single-handed sailing
Unsurpassable quality, workmanship and materials
Aesthetically appealing
High performance one-designs
Extensive standard equipment lists
Shallow draft
Spinnakers that require no poles
Full size navigation stations
Complete galleys
Enclosed heads
Two full sized double berths
Removable canvas lockers
Increased cruising range
Built in the United States of America
Multihull Concept
Today, sailboat concept and construction are changing dynamically. New materials and
equipment, state-of-the-art technology and innovative design are making current
production boat standards obsolete. Nowhere is this more true than in the emergence of
the exciting multihulls.
Multihulls break away from the old restrictions. The hull speed of a monohull is limited
to the square root of LWL x 1.34, but multihulls leave this equation in their wake. In
these craft, all the advantages of the new technologies can be harnessed to produce
optimum sailing performance.
Whatever it is you look for when you hoist your sails, a multihull can provide it:
 Speed: Multihulls cover the water like moderately fast power boats—without the
burden of heavy motors and the expense of fuel.
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Versatility: Multihulls have spacious decks for day sailing and the larger ones
offer all the accommodations the cruising sailor requires.
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Performance: The CSTAR and America’s Cup races have proven that multihulls
are capable of dominating the racing scene.
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Safety: Unlike ponderous monohulls, stable multihulls heel no more than 15
degrees. In the unlikely event of a capsize, multihulls are unsinkable.
For the demanding, purposeful sailor; a production, high-performance, professionallybuilt multihull can fill the void in today’s racer/cruiser sailboat market. And nowhere is
this more evident than in the Condor Trimarans.
The Condor Response
The CONDORs are conceived, designed, built and equipped to be one-design racing
trimarans as well as high-performance cruisers. The CONDORs excel in the four
principle ingredients of any superior boat—QUALITY, PERFORMANCE,
ACCOMMODATION and APPEARANCE.
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Quality: Structural integrity is the foundation upon which all other attributes rest.
The CONDORs are made of the highest quality material and equipment
available. From the vinylester resin in the laminate to the deck hardware, they are
assembled under the watchful eye of their designers, assuring the
uncompromising dependability and endurance demanded by sailors who
challenge the most destructive elements.
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Performance: The direct product of design. Computer-aided studies and design
programs were used to develop their lines and their strength/weight ratios that
guarantee speed and maneuverability without sacrificing structural integrity. The
CONDORs are carefully calculated refinements of race course proven principles.
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Accommodation: The CONDORs provide an amazing amount of utility, comfort
and convenience within the minimum displacement dictated by their designs. An
example of that, is the clever use of canvas work, which takes the place of
traditional cabinetry. It looks good, it is removable and above all, it is lightweight.
On deck, the lines and gear are positioned for maximum sailing efficiency, even
for a single-handed sailor.
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Appearance: The CONDORs project the image of their formidable namesake in
full flight. Power and grace are inherent in their lines creating an unmistakable
impression of disciplined form and energy. Pleasing to the eye and intimidating
on the race course, CONDORs present an enviable silhouette to the rest of the
fleet, from behind.
Construction
Main Hull: One piece hand-laminated fiberglass with internal hull-deck flange using
unidirectional, biaxial and triaxial E-glass with vinylester resin and an AL-600 epoxy
sealed, end-grain balsa core with daggerboard trunk molded in hull. White is standard
with option gelcoat colors available. Choice of waterline and bottom pain colors.
Main Hull Cross Section
Vinylester Laminate
AL-600 Balsa
Core
Center Line
Outriggers: One piece hand-laminated fiberglass with internal hull-deck flange using
unidirectional and biaxial E-glass with vinylester resin and an AL-600 epoxy sealed, endgrain balsa core. Colors same as main hull.
Main Hull Deck: One piece hand-laminated fiberglass using biaxial E-glass, vinylester
resin and cross linked foam core. White with molded in light grey non-skid.
Outrigger Decks: One piece hand-laminated fiberglass using biaxial E-glass, vinylester
resin and a cross linked foam core. Same color as outrigger with molded in light grey
nonskid.
Crossbeams: Two pice hand-laminated fiberglass using unidirectional and biaxial Eglass with vinylester resin mechanically and adhesively bonded. Color same as main hull
with light grey non-skid. (Condor 30 uses aluminum extrusions).
Interior Liner: One piece hand-laminated fiberglass using mat and core and then
fiberglassed in main hull. Color is light grey.
Daggerboard: Two piece hand-laminated fiberglass using unidirectional and biaxial Eglass, vinylester resin and a vacuum-bagged AL-600 epoxy sealed, eng-grain balsa core
with spruce stringers. Color is white with bottom paint same as main hull.
Daggerboard Cross Section
Epoxy Bonding
Spruce Stringers
AL-600 Balsa Core
Rudder: Two piece hand-laminated fiberglass using unidirectional and biaxial E-glass,
vinylester resin and a vacuum-bagged AL-600 epoxy sealed, end-grain balsa core with
spruce stringers. Color is white with bottom paint same as main hull.
Structural Bulkheads: Hand-laminated with biaxial E-glass and vinylester resin with
core fiberglassed on both sides to both hull and deck.
Main Hull Hull-Deck Joint: Internal flange bonded with 3M 5200 and thru-bolted
through genoa tracks and riveted with ¼” SS rivets fore and aft of crossbeams. Teak
toerail is then screwed over rivets.
Ama Hull Deck Joint: Internal flange bonded with 3M 5200 and riveted with ¼” SS
rivets.
Cabin Sole: ¼” teak/holly veneer, cross linked foam and 1/8” okoume veneer vacuumbagged with West epoxy and sealed with epoxy. (see below illustration)
Cabin Sole Cross Section
Teak/Holly Veneer Vacuum-bagged
Okoume Veneer
Foam Core
Table Wings and Ice Box Lids: Formica and cross linked foam with teak on edges
vacuum-bagged with West epoxy.
Ordering
The CONDORs are sold only factory direct and the price includes commissioning in
Annapolis, Maryland. However, they can be shipped and commissioned at any location
and pricing will then be relative to distance and available facilities.
The CONDORs are in every sense, one-design sailboats—the only option is color—no
agonizing over adding equipment—no expensive retro-fitting.
The standard boat, depending on which model, is fully equipped for its intended type of
sailing and is packaged to be as complete as reasonably possible. We believe that this
philosophy delivers the most consistent and affordable sailing for the most demanding
clientele.
However, if the standard model offers more than you need, you may simply delete any of
the equipment items you do not require. Credit prices are available upon request.
Specifications are subject to change.
Condor Limited
326 First Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21403
Telephone (301) 267-8337
Facsimile (301) 267-6146