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The Crowther Windspeed 39 catamaran, named Trade Runner, features a racing-derived design with plumb bows, a rotating mast, and dual daggerboards.0:07 The vessel measures 39 feet and weighs approximately five tons.7:07 Its rotating mast design improves airflow over the 50-square-meter mainsail, allowing the boat to sail upwind at 9 to 10 knots in 15 to 16 knots of wind.11:51 The boat utilizes a full Raymarine electronics suite, including a chart plotter and autopilot, though the plotter has required a makeshift cover to prevent water ingress.14:56 The anchor system separates the winch motor and gearbox from the chain locker to prevent corrosion from salt and debris.2:39 Steering is managed via two helm positions, and the rudders are mounted in cassettes that allow them to be raised 40 centimeters to reduce draft for shallow anchorages.13:12 The cockpit includes a 6.8-meter traveler for precise mainsail control.16:40 The boat is powered by two engines, each with a dedicated 55-60 liter fuel tank, and carries 400 amp-hours of lithium house batteries.5:44

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