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Aura 51

Catamaran, twin keels · Fractional Sloop · First built 2021

A high-performance 15-metre catamaran from Berret-Racoupeau, featuring a fractional rig and shallow 1.3-metre draft

Designed by Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design & Berret-Racoupeau, built by Fountaine Pajot.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
22.8
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 2021
Designer
Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design, Berret-Racoupeau
Builder
Fountaine Pajot

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