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Cat (rotating spar) · Catamaran Twin Dbrd. · 1967–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Cat (rotating spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
54.3
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Construction
Plywood
Production
Years built
1967–present
Designer
Ron Given
Builder
Formula Sailcraft

Design & history

Originated in New Zealand and spread to Australia, designed for amateur plywood construction with a fiberglass version introduced in the mid 1970's. Class remained active as of 2010 with plans and completed boats still available.

Class · Class still active as of 2010.
Notable features
Plywood construction for amateur buildersFiberglass version available
Variants
  • Fiberglass version (mid 1970's)
Design

Originated in New Zealand and soon spread to Australia; designed for the amateur builder using plywood.

Production

Designed for amateur builders using plywood; a fiberglass version was introduced in the mid 1970's. Plans and completed boats were still available as of 2010.

Curated reference notes

Not yet featured in any indexed video.

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