SHEARWATER III

SHEARWATER III
SHEARWATER III

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Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Catamaran Twin Cbrd.
Rigging Type: Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
LOA: 5.03 m
LWL: 4.82 m
S.A. (reported): 14.86 m²
Beam: 2.29 m
Displacement: 120 kg
Max Draft: 0.91 m
Min Draft: 0.18 m
Construction: Wood/FG/Composite
First Built: 1956
# Built: 1500
Builder: Prout
Designer: Francis & Roland Prout

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Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 62.27
Disp: / Len: 29.88
KSP: 1.55

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Builders: Fairey Marine Ltd
Prout & Sons
Associations: Shearwater Catamaran (UK)
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Notes

Although originally offered from Prout as a kit, (FG hulls and ply bridgedeck) the SHEARWATER III is considered a 'Restricted Development Class'.
Hull shape and size, total sail area and height are the primary restrictions.
Twin trapezes permitted.
Molds are owned by the class.
Spinnaker introduced in 1972.
Photo from early brochure.

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