The Boats
The AC72 Catamaran
The ADM Design Synopsis
About the Builder
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America’s Cup Racing
The “tune-up” boat for the 34th America’s Cup is the AC45 hard-wing Catamaran. The AC72 is slated to be raced in the actual America’s Cup and Challenger (Defender) series.
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A catamaran is a type of "Multihull" multihulled boat or ship consisting of two "Hull (watercraft)" hulls joined by some structure, the most basic being a frame, formed of "Aka (sailing)" akas. Multihulls were invented and sailed by the early Polynesians. Catamarans can be sail- or engine-powered.
Catamarans are a relatively recent introduction to the design of boats for both leisure and sport sailing. The catamaran has arguably become the best design for fast ferries, because their speed, stability and large capacity are valuable.
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To get the latest news on racing the AC45’s, check out our recommended sites:
America’s Cup Boats
Artemis Racing
ACRM and ACEA Trial Race in Auckland
AC45 Principal Dimensions:
Hull Length - 13.45 m (44 ft) insert AC 45image here
Maximum Beam – 6.90 m (22.6 ft)
Mast Height – 21.50 m (70.5 ft)
Displacement – 1400 kgs (3,086 lbs)
Wing Area – 85 sqm (914 square ft)
Jib Area – 48 sqm (516 square ft)
Gennaker Area – 125 sqm (1,345 square ft)
Crew – 5 people@ 85 kgs/person (175 lbs)
For details on the AC45 Class Rules, click here.
