The Challenge 67 is a steel-hulled yacht. It is 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.
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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