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Aqua CAT 12

Lateen · Catamaran Twin Dbrd. · 1961–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Lateen
Ratios
SA / displacement
48.9
Displacement / length
43.1
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1961–present
Units built
17000
Designer
Arthur Javes
Builder
Amercan Fiberglass Corp., American Fiberglass Corp.

Design & history

The AQUA CAT 12 was once the world's largest one-design catamaran class, later eclipsed by the HOBIE 16 & 18. A slightly modified version of the original design was still being built as late as 2003 by American Sail Inc.

Class · World's largest one-design catamaran class (later eclipsed by the HOBIE 16 & 18).
Notable features
World's largest one-design catamaran class at one time
Design

Original design built by American Fiberglass Corp.; after the company was sold in 1971, a slightly modified version of the original AQUA CAT 12 continued production.

Production

Original builder was American Fiberglass Corp., which was sold in 1971. A slightly modified version of the original AQUA CAT 12 was built until at least 2003 by American Sail Inc., 7350 Pepperdam Avenue, Charleston SC 29418.

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