Taipan 4.9

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The Taipan 4.9 and Taipan 5.7 are modern, high-performance sailing catamarans manufactured by Australian High Performance Catamarans (AHPC), located in Australia.

[edit] Specifications

  • Length 4.95m (16’ 2”)
  • Beam 2.34m (7’8”)
  • Mast (H) 8.5m (27’9”)
  • Weight Rigged 105 kg (231 lb)
  • Sail Area – Main 14 m² (147’ 5”)
  • Jib 4.2 m² (45’ 2”)
  • Spinnaker 17.5 m² (188’ 3”)
  • Crew 1 (cat rigged) or 2 (Sloop Rigged)
  • Note: F16 spec 4.9 has a 2.5 meter beam and a self tacking jib

[edit] See also

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