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Steel-hulled yacht
The Challenge 67 is a steel-hulled yacht. It is 67 ft (20 m) from bow to stern, and this is where it gets its name. There were 14 of these yachts built, for the purpose of racing in the
BT Global Challenge .
The yachts were designed by David Thomas and Thanos Condylis, and built by
Devonport Management Limited .
Challenge 67 in Bayona, Spain
Specifications
Mast Height – 85 ft 3 in (25.98 m)
Sail Area Upwind – 2454 sqft (228sq m)
Sail Area Downwind – 4754 sqft (441sq m)
Overall length – 67' (20.42 m)
Beam – 17 ft 3 in (5.26 m)
Draught – 9 ft 6 in (2.82 m)
Displacement – 40 tons
Hull – 50B mild steel
Deck – 316 Stainless steel
Keel weight – 12 Tons
Engine – Perkins 130 HP
Generator – Perkins 27 HP
Fuel – 385 gallons (1600 litres)
Water – 242 gallons (1100 litres)
Berths – 14 in six cabins
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