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Flying Phantom Elite

Catamaran w/foils · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · 2015–2020

A high-performance foiling catamaran featuring L-shaped carbon foils and autoclave-cured construction by the Groupama team

Designed by Martin Fischer, built by Phantom International.

LOA
Beam
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran w/foils

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Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
79.6
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran w/foils
Construction
Pre-preg carbon w/nomex sand.
Production
Years built
2015–2020
Designer
Martin Fischer
Builder
Phantom International

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