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TORNADO CATAMARAN
Built by Sailcraft (CAN)
• Designed by R. March/T. Pearce/R. White
General Information
Hull Type:
Catamaran Twin Cbrd.
Rigging Type:
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Construction:
Wood/FG
First Built:
1967
Number Built:
4700
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
6.10 m
Beam:
3.05 m
Draft (Max):
0.76 m
Draft (Min):
0.15 m
Max Height:
9.60 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
136 kg
Sail Plan
Sail Area (reported):
21.83 m²
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement (Reported):
83.99
Notes
The TORNADO first appeared as winner of the 1967 international “B” class catamaran trials. It was an Olympic class from 1976-2008. The class rules were changed to allow twin trapezes, 'flat head' mainsail, and asym. spinnaker.(2004?)