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Knysna 440

Catamaran, twin keels · Fractional Sloop · First built 2005

A 13.45-meter catamaran with a shallow 0.95-meter draft, designed by Angelo Lavranos for shoal-water cruising

Designed by Angelo Lavranos.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel

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Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
Displacement / length
141.6
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 2005
Designer
Angelo Lavranos
Builder
Knysna Yacht Company

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