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Supercat 15

Catamaran, asymmetric hulls · Cat (rotating spar) · First built 1985

A high-performance beach catamaran with a rotating spar and an exceptional sail-area-to-displacement ratio

Designed by Steve Edmunds & Bill Roberts, built by Boston Whaler.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran (No boards/asym.)

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Cat (rotating spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
57.2
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran (no boards/asym.)
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 1985
Designer
Steve Edmunds, Bill Roberts
Builder
Boston Whaler, Aquarius Sail Inc

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