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Avalon 9

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Avalon 9[1]
Development
DesignerRay Kendrick[1]
LocationAustralia
NameAvalon 9[1]
Boat
Draft0.3 m (0.98 ft) (board up)[1]
1.35 m (4.4 ft) (board down)[1]
Hull
Typetrimaran[1]
Constructionmarine plywood, epoxy resin, fibreglass, structural aluminium[1]
Hull weight1,200 kg (2,600 lb)[1]
LOA9 m (30 ft)[1]
LWL8.46 m (27.8 ft)[1]
Hull appendages
Keel/board typeCentreboard
Rig
Rig typeFractional Bermuda or Marconi rig with headsails[1]
Mast length12 m (39 ft)[1]
Sails
Mainsail area32.7 m2 (352 sq ft)[1]
Jib/genoa area21 m2 (230 sq ft) (No. 1 headsail)[1]
15 m2 (160 sq ft) (No. 2 headsail)[1]
Spinnaker area50 m2 (540 sq ft)[1]

The Avalon 9 trimaran is a trailerable fast cruising and racing sailboat designed by Ray Kendrick. It is a development of the earlier Avalon 8.2[1] and is similar to the Scarab 8 with more space. It is sold in plan form.

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Avalon 9 metre folding trimaran".