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Windrider Rave (Tri-Foiler)

Foiling Trimaran · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · 1998–2010

A high-performance foiling trimaran with a rotating spar and an exceptional sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 57.54

Designed by S. Bradfield, T. Haman & M. McGarry.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Foiling Trimaran

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
57.5
Hull
Hull type
Foiling Trimaran
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1998–2010
Units built
136
Designer
S. Bradfield, T. Haman, M.McGarry
Builder
Windrider Systems, Nickels Boat Works Inc

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