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AMF Hilu

Catamaran Single Dbrd. · Lateen · First built 1972

A rare outrigger catamaran designed by D. Bruce Connolly to share parts and appendages with other AMF/Alcort models

Designed by D. Bruce Connolly.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Single Dbrd.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Lateen
Ratios
SA / displacement
58.5
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Single Dbrd.
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 1972
Designer
D. Bruce Connolly
Builder
AMF, Alcort

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