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Fractional Sloop · Fin w/spade rudder · 1985–1988
A high-performance fractional sloop based on the Shadow design, featuring a powerful sail area-to-displacement ratio
Designed by Mark Soverel.
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Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.
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