The Inflatable sailing dinghy TIWAL 3.2 has been nominated for 2014 Best Boat Awards by the American magazine SAIL. The Best Boats Awards recognize and honor the best new sailboat models recently introduced to the North American market. The 2014 Best Boats winners will be announced in the December issue of SAIL magazine.
TIWAL 3.2 will be presented at the PSP Southampton Boat Show for its UK launch in September (13th to 22nd), Arena A 042 and then at the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis (with Forum Marine, Dock F 2) for its North American market launch in October (10th to 14th). After only eight months on the market, it has already proved a commercial success. TIWAL 3.2 are already sailing in France, Italy, Austria, Greece, Spain, Switzerland, Russia and China.
The inflatable sailing dinghy TIWAL 3.2
The Tiwal 3.2 is a 10.5 ft long inflatable dinghy with a 58 sqft or 75 sqft sail. Lightweight (50 kg), it can be folded and stored away neatly in two bags. Assembly time takes less than 20 minutes. The TIWAL 3.2 is designed to make navigation fun and simple and for a thrilling ride for up to two adults on board. A dinghy with fast reaction times, which makes the Tiwal 3.2 easy to handle to enjoy sailing sensation. The design of the hull allows it to quickly reach planing speed and surf, with extremely good stability. The current sale price is € 5490.00 (with 58 sqft sail) with VAT included. The first TIWAL 3.2 customers are urbanites wanting a multi-purpose sailing boat to enjoy the thrill of solo sailing, as well as sailing in pairs or with children.
The inflatable sailing dinghy TIWAL 3.2, was designed by Marion EXCOFFON (with the support of FRITSCH-DURISOTTI agency) and the TIWAL company.
About TIWAL SAS
TIWAL is a company specialized in the innovation, design and manufacturing of « inflatable » sporting goods. TIWAL products make use of the latest inflatable building techniques. The inflatable dinghy TIWAL 3.2 is their first product on the market. www.tiwal.com.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
– CE norms / Cat. D
– Length: 3.20 m (10.5 ft)
– Beam: 1.60 m (5ft)
– Total weight: 50 kg (111 lbs)
– Maximum load: 180 kg (418 lbs)
– 2 adults or 1 adult + 2 children
– Sail area: 5.40 sqm (58 sq ft) / 7.00 sqm (75 sq ft)
– Carbon mast
– Airtight compartments: 2