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Viper F16

Catamaran, twin daggerboards · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · First built 2010

A high-performance Formula 16 catamaran designed by Greg Goodall for single or double-handed racing with a rotating spar

Designed by Greg Goodall, built by Australian High Performance Catamarans.

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

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
76.4
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Construction
Epoxy/foam sandwich
Production
Years built
First built 2010
Designer
Greg Goodall
Builder
Australian High Performance Catamarans

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