The Yachts

FKP Mean Machine

FKP Mean Machine

 

FKP Mean Machine is an IRC-optimised/modified Mumm 36 and was built in 1994 by Cookson of New Zealand.  The boat was one of a number immediately shipped to the UK where it was purchased by well-known Dutch yachtsman Peter de Ridder.  He campaigned the boat for some years with considerable success, culminating in winning the Admiral’s Cup in 1999 – the last year in its original format.

In 2000 the boat was sold to Hong Kong from where the current owners Chris Rabbidge and Ian Uther brought and shipped the boat to Australia in 2003.  When the boat arrived in Australia, the first thing that had to be done was to anti-foul her! as she had been dry-sailed for the previous 10 years.

Since arriving in Australia FKP Mean Machine has continued to race successfully both at club level and higher, with her best results include 6th in 2007 Australian IRC Championships, 2nd in 2007 Savills SORC, 4th in Cruiser Racer IRC Division at 2007 Hamilton Island Regatta and 3rd in IRC Division B in 2004 Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race.

The boat is in the middle of an on-going IRC optimisation programme, which includes a modified keel and a new rig (fitted in Dec 2006) featuring swept-back spreaders and masthead spinnakers.

In anything but strong headwinds, FKP Mean Machine could give many larger boats a scare.  FKP Mean Machine is sponsored by property investment specialists FKP Funds Management.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name FKP Mean Machine
Sail Number MH111
Owner Chris Rabbidge
Skipper Chris Rabbidge
Crew I Uther, S Carrick, A Seja, A Colfelt, B Surrest, F Gordon, S Dunne
State NSW
Club MHYC
Type Mumm 36
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Cookson
Construction GRP
LOA 10.90
Beam 3.62
Draft 2.33