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SHARK CATAMARAN
Built by Gibbs Boat Co./Alleman Enterprises (USA)
• Designed by Dick Gibbs/J.R. MacAlpine-Downie
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General Information
Hull Type:
Catamaran Twin Cbrd.
Rigging Type:
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Construction:
Wood/FG
First Built:
1963
Number Built:
500
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
6.10 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
5.18 m
Beam:
3.05 m
Draft (Max):
0.76 m
Draft (Min):
0.13 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
136 kg
Sail Plan
Sail Area (reported):
21.83 m²
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement (Reported):
83.99
Displacement/Length:
27.26
Notes
Though he had already designed a number of successful catamarans, (including the first Little Americas Cup winner, 'Hellcat'), Rod MacAlpine-Downie gave his business partner, Dick Gibbs, credit as the designer of the SHARK. Early boats were also built by Gibbs.