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Bongo 9.60

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & dual rudders · 2002–2005

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
29.4%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
27.9
Displacement / length
107.0
Comfort ratio
13.2
Capsize screening
2.49
Hull speed
7.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1366
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & dual rudders
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
2002–2005
Units built
40
Designer
Pierre Rolland
Builder
3C Composites, Olea Composite

Design & history

The BONGO 960, also called BONGO 32, was available with twin keels as an option.

Notable features
Also available with twin keels
Variants
  • BONGO 32

Curated reference notes

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