Maora is a small sailing boat that is ideal for one or two children or one adult. It comes in two versions, proa and trimaran. Each version has a choice of different sails, according to personal taste and abilities. In the “Sport” version, it has almost 6m² of sails. The Maora can be disassembled immediately without tools and transported on a roof-rack.
Naviguer
Styles
Solo or double :
Position yourself far back, sitting above the back beam.
Sails
The “Classic” sail : Recommended for sailing in light to medium winds, very efficient and has a reef.
The “Sport” sail : Recommended for sailing in light winds and forging ahead.
The “School” sail : Recommended for its rapid adaptation to changes in wind force or crew weight.
sail usage according to crew weight and wind force on the Beaufort scale
|
crew weight (kgs) |
type of sail |
1-2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
40-60 |
sport 6 m² |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
no |
|
school (vertical battens) 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 1 roll : 4,2 m² |
yes 2 rolls : 3,4 m² |
limit 2 to 3 rolls 2,6 à 3,4 m² |
no | |
|
classic (horizontal battens) 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 1 reef: 3,5 m² |
yes 1 reef: 3,5 m² |
limit 1 reef: 3,5 m² |
no | |
|
60-80 |
sport 6 m² |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
no |
|
school (vertical battens) 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 1 roll : 4,2 m² |
yes 2 rolls : 3,4 m² |
limit 2 to 3 rolls 2,6 à 3,4 m² | |
|
classic (horizontal battens) 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 1 reef : 3,5 m² |
yes 1 reef : 3,5 m² |
limit 1 reef : 3,5 m² | |
|
80-95 |
sport 6 m² |
yes |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
|
school (vertical battens) 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 1 roll : 4,2 m² |
yes 2 rools : 3,4 m² | |
|
classic (horizontal battens) 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 1 reef : 3,5 m² |
yes 1 reef : 3,5 m² | |
|
95-112 |
sport 6 m² |
oui |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
|
school (vertical battens) 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² | |
|
classic (horizontal battens) 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
yes 5 m² |
| Lenght : hors tout | 3,00 m |
| hull | 2,70 m |
| Width : sailing | 2,50 m |
| transport | 1,58 m |
| Weight : hull | 21 kg |
| float | 9 kg |
| nacelle | 13 kg |
| Tirant d'eau | 20 cm |
| Mast height | 4,85 m |
| Sail surface | 5,00 ou 6,00 m² |
| Conception category | C |
| Homologué | 1 adult ou 2 children + ravitaillement : 112 kg |
| Architecte | Stephan Vallet |
Sails
Classic : 5 m² horizontal battens / reduced by reefing
Sport : 6 m² enforced battens
School : 5 m² vertical battens / reduced by rolling up
Personnalisation
Each component of the Maora is available in 9 colours
Available in 9 colours: Black, Blue, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, White, Sky-blue, Orange
Visit our store to customise your Maora
Transport
Maora can be transported easily on the beach or on a roof-rack.
Delivery
Quick and easy to assemble
Each Maora consists of :
1 hull
1 nacelle
1 sail
2 wheels
1 rudder
1 mast
1 boom
1 hull
2 floats
Assembly
Step 1 - Fitting the nacelle on the hull: Position the nacelle on the hull and screw it in place securely with the four large black nuts.
Step 2 - Fitting the tubes on the float(s): Put the tubes in the floats, put the tubes in the nacelle and fit the ball pins.
Step 3 - Fitting the rudder: Don't forget the pin.
Step 4 - Fitting the sail: Don't forget to put the battens under tension.
Step 5 - Fitting the boom: Clip the rowlocks to the mast. Fix the end of the Mainsail. Put the cuningham and the downhaul in place.
Step 6 - Fitting the main sail sheet of the mainsail.
Frequently asked questions
Q : Where is the Maora built?
A : The Maora is built in the Ardennes and Mayenne (France)
Q : Who can sail the Maora?
A : The Maora is aimed at everyone, from complete novices to experienced sailors
Q : Should I choose the Proa version or the Trimaran version?
A : The Proa version is great fun and economical. However every user of the Proa version should expect to capsize from time to time (especially at the beginning). It's part of the fun. The trimaran version is almost impossible to capsize (except in extreme conditions). You can always switch from one version to the other.
Q : In the Proa version, on which side should the outrigger be mounted?
A : Either, since it is symmetrical.
Q : Where can I sail the Maora?
A : At sea or in a lake.
Q : How many people can sail on a Maora?
A : Up to 112 kg, such as one adult or two children.
Q : Do you need a licence to sail?
A : Maora requires neither a licence nor special insurance (check with your insurance company, it should be covered by your Personal liability cover).
Q : Do I need a special certificate?
A : Simply ask the Maritime Affairs administrative centre and a navigation permit will be issued (free).
Q : What kind of sail should I choose?
A : If you are only going to choose one, look closely at the sail usage table. If you are a lightweight, you should choose a sail whose surface you can reduce according to the wind force.
