GC32
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GC32 catamarans at the 2013 GC32 Austria Cup. | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Martin Fischer |
| Boat | |
| Draft |
2.1 m (6.9 ft) (upwind) 1.6 m (5.2 ft) (downwind) |
| Hull | |
| Hull weight | 950 kg (2,090 lb) |
| LOA | 12 m (39 ft) |
| LOH | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Beam | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Rig | |
| Mast Length | 16.5 m (54 ft) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 60 m2 (650 sq ft) |
| Jib / Genoa area | 23.5 m2 (253 sq ft) |
| Gennaker area | 90 m2 (970 sq ft) |
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The GC32 is a class of sailing catamaran designed by Martin Fischer. 12 metres long and constructed of carbon fibre, they have a top speed of about 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph).[1] They are sailed in the GC32 Racing Tour, and have been chosen to replace the Extreme 40's in the Extreme Sailing Series.[2]
References
- ↑ "Alinghi breaks GC32 speed record!". Alinghi. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ↑ "GC32s to replace Extreme 40s". Extreme Sailing Series. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
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