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American Fiberglass Corp. A-Lion

Catamaran, twin centreboards · Cat (Marconi) · First built 1967

A foundational one-design catamaran whose design parameters helped establish the international IYRU A-Class standard

Designed by Jerry & David Hubbard.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Cbrd.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Cat (Marconi)
Ratios
SA / displacement
53.6
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Cbrd.
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 1967
Designer
Jerry, David Hubbard
Builder
American Fiberglass Corp

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