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The ClubSwan 43 is a 43-foot performance sailboat weighing 7.5 tons, designed to maximize the ORC rating class.1:04 The hull features a narrow waterline that requires a 20-degree heel angle to engage its full beam for stability.1:52 During sea trials in 15 knots of wind, the boat maintained 7.5 to 8 knots while sailing at 22 degrees apparent wind.2:07 The vessel is equipped with a 30-horsepower engine and a carbon mast.3:31 Its interior utilizes cork for insulation and weight reduction, featuring removable hanging bags instead of traditional lockers to facilitate rapid weight shedding for regattas.4:15 The layout lacks a dedicated chart table, relying instead on a convertible saloon table for navigation.4:26 While the boat is built for competitive ORC and IRC racing, early performance in the ORC European Championship in Spain showed mixed results against older designs like the Mark Mills-designed DK 46.6:27 The base price is approximately 820,000 EUR, excluding sails.3:22

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