Challenger
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Design year
1980
The Challenger is a single-handed trimaran with dacron mainsail and one-design features. It is sailed and raced throughout the UK. The Class was designed by noted multihull designer Rod McAlpine Downie, specifically to allow those with disabilities to sail and race independently and on equal terms with able-bodied sailors.
Build / Config
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Vessel type
Catamaran
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Hull type
Fibreglass
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Rig type
Unarig
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Keel config
Centreboard
Ratings / Handicaps
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Portsmouth
1171
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Number of crew
1 (typical)
Dimensions
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Length (overall)
4.0m
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Beam
3.5m
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Mast
6.4m
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Displacement
140.0 kg
Sails
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Sail area (total)
7 m2
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Main sail area
0.0 m2
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Spinnaker area
0.0 m2
