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Masthead Sloop · Catamaran (no boards/asym.) · First built 1978
A Macalpine-Downie designed catamaran with a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio for spirited performance
Designed by J. R. Macalpine-Downie & Rod Macalpine-Downie.
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Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.
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