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St. Francis 48

Catamaran, twin keels · Cutter · First built 2001

A 14.45-metre cutter-rigged catamaran featuring an optional Turbo Rig for enhanced performance

Designed by Angelo Lavranos.

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

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The St. Francis 48, on the water

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Character

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LightHeavy

141 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 141
EasygoingPowered-up

27.4 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 27.4

What the fleet has seen

The St. Francis 48, as the fleet has seen it

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The St. FRANCIS 48 is a 14.4-meter cutter-rigged catamaran designed by Angelo Lavranos and built by St. Francis Marine since 2001. It features a twin keel hull, an 8.0-meter beam, a 1.2-meter draft, and displaces 11,000 kg.1:31 A "Turbo Rig" option is available for the design. In February 2024, the St. FRANCIS 48 SV *Simplicity* was hijacked from Grand Anse Beach, Grenada, by three escaped prisoners.4:26 The owners, Ralph Hendry and Kathleen Brandel, were killed during the 80-mile transit to St. Vincent, where the boat was found abandoned.9:20 AIS data tracked the vessel's movement, but authorities did not intercept it.7:46

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The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Cutter
Ratios
SA / displacement
27.4
Displacement / length
141.1
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 2001
Designer
Angelo Lavranos
Builder
St. Francis Marine

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Related models

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