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Corneel 26

Catamaran, twin centreboards · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · First built 1985

A lightweight 1985 catamaran with a rotating spar and a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio for spirited performance

Designed by Eric Bruneel & Gildas Cornic, built by Fountaine Pajot.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Cbrd.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
41.4
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Cbrd.
Construction
FG/Klegecell
Production
Years built
First built 1985
Designer
Eric Bruneel, Gildas Cornic
Builder
Fountaine Pajot

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