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Typhoon 25 (Trimaran)

Trimaran, centreboard · Fractional Sloop · First built 1969

A clever trimaran designed by Reg White and Derek Kelsall to repurpose Tornado catamaran rigs and hulls as floats

Designed by Reg White & Derek Kelsall, built by Sail Craft Ltd.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Trimaran Cbrd.

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Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Hull
Hull type
Trimaran Cbrd.
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 1969
Designer
Reg White, Derek Kelsall
Builder
Sail Craft Ltd, Sailcraft Ltd

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