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Semi-custom 56-foot catamaran aft-cockpit fiberglasscutter with deck saloon from Bongers Marine. Designed by Chris White. Built in South Africa.
Specifications for the Atlantic 55
| LOA |
55.5 ft.
| LOD |
55.5 ft.
|
| Beam |
28.3 ft.
| Draft |
7.8 ft.
|
| DraftMin |
4.0 ft.
| Displaces |
25,500 lbs.
|
| Mast Height |
75.0 ft.
| Sail Area |
1,170.0 sq. ft.
|
| SA/D |
21.6
| Capsize |
3.85
| L/B |
2.0
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Short review of a the first Atlantic 55 voyaging catamaran designed by Chris White and built by Bongers Marine in South Africa. Print version has more photos.
[American Yacht Review, January 2001]
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