In order to enable M.A.T. 1010 to utilize the sail area provided by the large rig, a perfect fifty percent of the 4300 kg total mass has been concentrated in the keel and the bulb.

 

Significant expertise and a high level of technology is required in order to build a fully equipped boat worthy of ORC 2 blue water races weighing a mere two tons except the keel and the bulb.

 

A true dual-purpose cruiser racer can be produced only through such a substantial expertise and technology.