List of sailing boat types

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The following is a partial list of sailboat types and sailing classes, including keelboats, dinghies, and multihull (catamarans and trimarans).

A Windmill sailing dinghy

Olympic classes

Laser
More information Name, Year of first construction ...
Name Year of first construction Designer Builder Notes
4701963André CornuSeveral[1]
49er1999Julian BethwaiteSeveral[2]
49er FX2010Julian BethwaiteSeveral[3]
Finn1949Rickard SarbySeveral[4]
ILCA 71970Bruce KirbySeveral[5]
ILCA 61982Bruce KirbySeveral[6]
Nacra 172012Morrelli & MelvinNACRA[7]
iQFoil2018Tiesda YouSeveral[8]
Formula KiteVariousSeveralSeveral[9]
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World Sailing Classes

Historically known as the IYRU (International Yacht Racing Union), the organization evolved into the ISAF (International Sailing Federation) in 1996, and as of December 2015 is now World Sailing.[10]

Dinghies

Contender
RS Feva
Two Tasars
More information Name, Number built ...
Name Number built Year of first construction Designer Builder Notes
420 56,0001959Christian MaurySeveral[11][12]
470 1963 Christian Maury Several [13][14]
505 1954John WestellSeveral[15]
Albacore 1950Uffa FoxSeveral[16]
B14 1986Julian BethwaiteSeveral[17]
Byte 25001973Ian BruceByte Boats Inc, / LaserPerformance[18]
Cadet 1947Jack HoltSeveral[19]
Contender 1967Ben LexcenSeveral[20]
Enterprise 1956Jack HoltSeveral[21]
Europe 1963Pierre Marique/Alois RolandSeveral[22]
Fireball 1962Peter MilneSeveral[23]
Flying Dutchman 1951Uus Van Essen/Conrad GulcherSeveral[24]
Flying Junior 1955Uus Van Essen/Conrad GulcherSeveral[25]
Flying Scot 53001958Gordon K. DouglassFlying Scot Inc.[26]
GP14 1949Jack HoltBell Woodworking Ltd. (UK)[27]
International 14 1928Ovington Boats Ltd.[28]
Laser 2 82001978Frank Bethwaite
Ian Bruce
Vanguard Sailboats[29]
Laser 4.7 2000Bruce KirbyLaserPerformance[30]
Lightning 15,5501938Sparkman & StephensSeveral[31]
Melges 15 2020Reichel/PughSeveral[32]
Mirror 1962
Moth 1920sMultiple updates since the original
Musto Performance Skiff 1999
O'pen BIC 2006
OK Dinghy 1956
Optimist 400,0001947Clark MillsSeveral[33]
RS Feva 2002Paul HandleyRS Sailing[34]
RS Tera Paul HandleyRS Sailing[35]
RS100 2009Paul HandleyRS Sailing[36]
RS500 Phil MorrisonRS Sailing[37]
RS Vareo 2001Phil MorrisonRS Sailing
Snipe 32,0001931William CrosbySeveral[38]
Solo 1956Jack Holt
Splash 1990[39]
Sunfish 300,0001952Alexander Bryan/Cortland Heyniger/Carl MeinartAlcort/AMF; Vanguard (USA)[40]
Tasar 1975Frank Bethwaite, Ian BruceSeveral[41]
Topaz Vibe 2006Ian Howlett & Rob WhiteTopper International[42]
Topper 1977
Topper Topaz 2010sTopper International
29er 2001Julian BethwaiteSeveral[43]
Vaurien 1952
Zoom 8 1995
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Keelboats and yachts

6 Metre
Shark 24
TP 52
More information Name, Year of first construction ...
Name Year of first construction Designer Builder Notes
12 Metre1907Development class
2.4 Metre1980Development class
5.5 Metre1949Development class
6 Metre1907Development class
8 Metre1907Development class
Class402005Development class
ClubSwan 502015Juan KouyoumdjianNautor's Swan[44]
Dragon1928Johan AnkerBørresens, Petticrow's[45]
Etchells1966E. W. Etchells
Farr 30[a]1995Bruce FarrBeneteau
Carroll Marine
dk Yachts
McDell Marine
Ovington Boats
Waterline Systems
[46]
Farr 401996Bruce Farr
Flying 151947Uffa FoxOvington Boats
Hansa 2.3
Hansa 303
Hansa Liberty
H-boat1969Hans GroopArtekno, Botnia, Elvstrøm[47]
Hai1930Gunnar L. Stenbäckseveral
IMOCA 601991Development class
J/1112010Alan JohnstoneJ-Boats
J/221983Rod JohnstoneJ-Boats
J/241977Rod JohnstoneJ-Boats[48]
J/702012Alan JohnstoneJ-Boats
J/801993Rod JohnstoneJ-Boats[49]
Maxi 722014
Melges 202007Reichel & PughMcConaghy Boats
Melges Performance Sailboats
[50]
Melges 241992Reichel & PughMelges Performance Sailboats[51]
Melges 322005Reichel & PughMelges Performance Sailboats
SOCA Sailboats
[52]
Micro
Platu 25[b]1996Bruce FarrBénéteau[53]
RC442007Russell Coutts
SB20[c]2002
Shark 241969George HinterhoellerKorneuburg[54]
Soling1969Jan Herman LingeBørresens[55]
Soto 402010Javier Soto Acebal
Sonar1980
Swan 452001Germán FrersNautor's Swan[56]
Swan 601994
Star1910Francis SweisguthBootswerft Mader, others[57]
Tempest1965Ian Proctor
TP 522001Development class
Viper 6401996Brian BennettViper Boats, Rondar Raceboats[58]
Yngling1967Jan Herman Linge
X-352006Niels Jeppesen
X-412007Niels Jeppesen
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Multihulls

Three Formula 18s
More information Name, Year of first construction ...
Name Year of first construction Designer Builder Notes
A-ClassDevelopment class
Dart 18
Formula 16Development class
Formula 18Development class
Hobie 14
Hobie 16
Hobie 171985John WakeHobie Cat
Hobie Dragoon
Hobie Tiger1995Hobie Cat EuropeHobie Cat Europe
Hobie Cat
[59]
Hobie Wildcat
M322010Göran Marström/Kåre LjungAston Harald Composite AB
Nacra 201998Morrelli & MelvinNacra Sailing[60]
Nacra Infusion2008Morrelli & MelvinNacra Sailing[61]
SL 16
Topcat K1
Tornado
Viper F16
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Boards

Mistral
More information Name, Year of first construction ...
Name Year of first construction Designer Builder Notes
Formula Experience
Formula Kite
Formula Windsurfing
Funboard
Kona
Mistral
Raceboard
RS:One
Speed Windsurfing
Techno 293
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Radio-controlled

More information Name, Year of first construction ...
Name Year of first construction Designer Builder Notes
10 rater (10R)Development class
A Class (RA)Development class
MarbleheadDevelopment class
One Metre (IOM)Development class
65 Class
NANOProvisional class
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Former World Sailing-classes

Dinghies

Laser Vago
More information Name, Year of first construction ...
Name Year of first construction Designer Builder Notes Ref
29erXX
Buzz1994
ISO1993
Laser Vago2005
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Keelboats and yachts

International One Design
More information Name, Year of first construction ...
Name Year of first construction Designer Builder Notes Ref
11:Metre One Design1991Ron HollandRolf Gyhlenius[62]
Elliott 6m2008
Farr 45[d]
Farr Maxi One Design[e]1999?
International One Design1936Bjarne Aas[63]
Mumm 361993
Open 50Development class
Sydney 401990s (late)
X-991981Niels JeppesenX-Yachts[64]
Ultimate 201995Jim AntrumW. D. Schock Corp
Mini Transgascogne [fr]1988
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Multihulls

ORMA 60
More information Name, Year of first construction ...
Name Year of first construction Designer Builder Notes Ref
C-Class1960sDevelopment class
Hobie 181976Hobie Alter
Phil Edwards
Hobie Cat[65]
Nacra F18 Infusion2007
ORMA 601996Development class
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Boards

More information Name, Year of first construction ...
Name Year of first construction Designer Builder Notes Ref
Aloha
Division I
Division II
Division III
Lechner A-390
Mistral Junior
Windglider
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Other classes and sailboat types

Dinghies

E Scow
Precision 15
More information Name, Year of first construction ...
Name Year of first construction Designer Builder Notes Ref
20001998formerly the Laser 2000
30001996Cf. Laser 3000
40001993Phil MorrisonRooster SailingLaser 4000
AMF Apollo 161977Bruce KirbyAmerican Machine and Foundry[66]
A Scow1901John O. JohnsonJohnson Boat Works
Melges Performance Sailboats
[67]
Barnett 14001989Ron & Gerry HedlundBarnett Boats & Windward Boatworks[68]
Beneteau First 142017Samuel ManuardBeneteau[69][70]
Beverly Dinghy1953A. Sidney DeWolf HerreshoffCape Cod Shipbuilding[71]
Blue Crab 111971Harry R. SindleLockley Newport Boats & Mobjack Manufacturing[72]
Bombardier 3.81974Bombardier Limited[73]
Bombardier 4.81982Bombardier DesignBombardier Limited[74]
Bombardier Invitation1973Bombardier DesignBombardier Limited[75]
Buccaneer 181966Rod Macalpine-Downie and Dick GibbsChrysler Corporation
Texas Marine Industries
Wellcraft Marine Corporation
Gloucester Yachts
Cardinal Yachts
Nickels Boatworks
WindRider LLC
[76]
Buko MKI
Buko MKII
Bullet 141971Newport Boats[77]
Cape Cod Frosty1984Thomas LeachSailpower Corp and Star Marine, amateur construction from plans[78]
Cape Cod Gemini1955A. Sidney DeWolf HerreshoffHerreshoff Manufacturing Company
Cape Cod Shipbuilding
[79]
Cape Cod Mercury 151940Sparkman and StephensCape Cod Shipbuilding[80]
Capri 16.51994Catalina Design TeamCatalina Yachts[81]
Caprice 151968Cuthbertson & CassianCanadian Sailcraft[82]
Catalina 16.51994Catalina Design TeamCatalina Yachts[83]
CL 161967Ian Proctor
Graham Dodd
George Blanchard
C&L Boatworks[84]
C-Lark1964Don MartinClark Boat Company[85]
C-Scow1905
Cherub1951John SpencerSeveral[86]
Constellation 161963Johann TanzerTanzer Industries[87]
Comet (dinghy)1922C. Lowndes JohnsonWhitecap Composites[88]
Coronado 151968Frank V. ButlerCatalina Yachts[89]
Designers Choice1978Sparkman & StephensHowmar Boats[90]
Dolphin 15 Senior1964Glenn and Murray CorcorranSilverline Boats, Dolphin Sailboat Company[91]
Dovekie 211978Phil BolgerEdey & Duff[92]
El Toro (dinghy)1939Charles McGregorMoore Sailboats
W. D. Schock Corp
[93]
E Scow1924Arnold Meyer SrJohnson Boat Works
Melges Performance Sailboats
[94]
Farr 3.7 1971 Bruce Farr Homebuilt [95]
Firefly (dinghy)1946Uffa FoxFairey Marine
Rondar Raceboats
Whitecap Composites
[96]
Flipper (US dinghy)1966Carter Pyle
Joe Quigg
Newport Boats
Mobjack Manufacturing
[97]
Flipper (Danish dinghy)1970Peter BruunIntermark Sailcraft ApS[98]
Flying Eleven1967
Flying Ant1950s
Flying Scot (dinghy)1958Sandy DouglassTanzer Industries
Douglass & McLeod
Customflex
Loftland Sail-craft
Flying Scot, Inc.
[99]
Force 5 1972 Fred Scott AMF Alcort

Weeks Yacht Yard

Geary 181928Ted GearyClark Boat Company[100]
Gloucester 151987Rod Macalpine-Downie and Dick GibbsGloucester Yachts[101]
Hampton One-Design1934Vincent SerioVincent Serio[102]
Holiday 201973Harry R. SindleNewport Boats[103]
Houdini (sailboat)2011John Welsfordamateur builders[104]
Howmar 121983Craig V. WaltersHowmar Boats[105]
Hunter 1402003Hunter Design TeamHunter Marine[106]
Hunter 1462003Chuck Burns and Hunter Design TeamHunter Marine[107]
Hunter 1701999Hunter Design TeamHunter Marine[108]
Hunter Xcite2003Hunter Design TeamHunter Marine[109]
Impulse (dinghy)1975Arthur CaldwellTim Wilson Yacht Design
Formula Sailcraft
[110]
Interclub Dinghy1946Sparkman & StephensZephyr Boat Company, Dodson Plastic Corp, O'Day Corp[111]
Interlake (dinghy)1933Francis SweisguthCustomflex[112]
Jeanneau Metaf1971Jeanneau[113]
Jet 141952Howard SiddonsSiddons & Sindle, Allen Boat Company[114]
Kite1965Carter PyleNewport Boats & Mobjack Manufacturing[115]
Kona 141971Lyle HessFiberform[116]
Leeward 161962Luger IndustriesLuger Industries[117]
Lehman 121953Barney LehmanPlastiGlass
W. D. Schock Corp
[118]
Lido 141958Barney Lehman
W. D. Schock
W. D. Schock Corp[119]
Manly graduate
Manly junior
Marlow-Hunter 182011Glenn HendersonHunter Marine[120]
Menger Cat 152001Bill and Andrew MengerMenger Boatworks[121]
Metcalf (dinghy)1960Bill LapworthW. D. Schock Corp[122]
Mistral 161980Canadian Yacht Builders[123]
Mobjack1956Roger MoormanNewport Boats & Mobjack Manufacturing[124]
Montgomery 121972Lyle HessMontgomery Marine Products[125]
MC Scow1956Melges & JohnsonMelges Performance Sailboats
Johnson Boat Works
[126]
Melges 142016Reichel/PughMelges Performance Sailboats[127]
Melges 152020Reichel/PughMelges Performance Sailboats[128]
Melges 172006Reichel/PughMelges Performance Sailboats[129]
M Scow1965Johnson/Melges Boat WorksTanzer Industries, Melges Performance Sailboats, Windward Boatworks[130]
Mud Hen 171981Reuben TraneFlorida Bay Boat Company
Sovereign Yachts
[131]
Northbridge senior1960
Overnighter 161964Johann TanzerTanzer Industries[132]
Paceship 201970Cuthbertson & CassianPaceship Yachts[133]
P-class 1923 Harry Highet Several [134]
Pelican1950s
Penguin (dinghy)1939Philip RhodesW. D. Schock Corp
Jack A. Helms Co.
Ron Rawson, Inc.
Customflex
Skaneateles Boat & Canoe Co.
[135]
Phantom 141977Jack HowieHowmar Boats[136]
Picnic 171959Nils LucanderGeneral Boats
Lofland Sail-craft
[137]
Precision 131985Stephen SeatonPrecision Boat Works[138]
Precision 141985Stephen SeatonPrecision Boat Works[139]
Precision 151995Jim TaylorPrecision Boat Works[140]
Precision 161985Stephen SeatonPrecision Boat Works[141]
Precision 185 CB2001Jim TaylorPrecision Boat Works[142]
Puffer (dinghy)1972Fred ScottAmerican Machine and Foundry[143]
Ranger 161987Gary MullRanger Fiberglass Boats[144]
Rascal 141961Ray GreeneRay Greene & Company[145]
Rhodes 181948Philip RhodesCape Cod Shipbuilding[146]
RS Aero2014Jo RichardsRS Sailing[147]
RS Neo2017Paul Handley
RS Sailing
RS Sailing[148]
RS Quest2015Jo RichardsRS Sailing[149]
S2 5.51982Don WennerstenS2 Yachts[150]
Sabot1939date is for US Sabot; other variants
Sea Pearl 211982Ron JohnsonMarine Concepts[151]
Shrimp (dinghy)1972Hubert Vandestadt and Fraser McGruerVandestadt and McGruer Limited[152]
Skimmer (dinghy)1933William F. Crosbyhomebuilt boat[153]
Skipjack 151965Harry R. Sindle and Carter PyleLockley Newport Boats & New Design Sailboats[154]
Skunk 111969Hubert VandestadtVandestadt and McGruer Limited[155]
Speedball 141980W. Chad TurnerLaguna Yachts[156]
Spindrift 131965Hubert VandestadtVandestadt and McGruer Limited[157]
Starling 1970 John Peet MacKay Boats [158][159]
Surprise 151969Harry R. SindleLockley Newport Boats[160]
Tanzer 141970Johann TanzerTanzer Industries[161]
Tanzer 161963Johann TanzerTanzer Industries[162]
Tech Dinghy1935George OwenHerreshoff Manufacturing, Beetle Boat Co., Paceship Yachts, Whitecap Composites[163]
Thistle (dinghy)1945Sandy DouglassDouglass & McLeod
Clark Boat Company
W. D. Schock Corp
Northwest One Design
Great Midwest Yacht Company
[164]
Transit 3802005Jim TaylorPrecision Boat Works[165]
Twitchell 121991Ron HolderW. D. Schock Corp[166]
US11973Ralph Kuppersmith & Clark MillsAdvance Sailboat Corp. & Continental Sailcraft[167]
US Sabot1939Charles McGregorCatalina Yachts
W. D. Schock Corp
[168]
Vanguard 151992Bob AmesTeam Vanguard & LaserPerformance[169]
Waszp2016Andrew McDougallMcConaghy Boats[170]
Wayfarer1957Ian Proctor
Mk 4 Updates: Phil Morrison
Small Craft Ltd
Porter Brothers
Moores Of Wroxham
Hartley Boats
Widgeon 121964Robert H. BakerO'Day Corp[171]
Windmill1953Clark MillsJohannsen Boat Works
Lockley Newport Boats
Advance Sailboat Corp.
[172]
Y Flyer1938Alvin YoungquistJack A. Helms Co.
Jibetech
Turner Marine
Hinterhoeller Limited
Canada, US[173]
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Keelboats and yachts

Multihulls

Extreme 40
More information Name, Year of first construction ...
Name Year of first construction Designer Builder Notes Ref
AC452010Oracle RacingCore Builders[174]
AC502017Development class
AC722013Development class
Alegria 672018Berret Racoupeau Yacht DesignFountaine-Pajot[175]
Corsair 24 Mark II1996Ian FarrierCorsair Marine[176]
Catalina Catamaran1960Seymour PaulW. D. Schock Corp[177]
Corsair Cruze 9702012Corsair Design TeamCorsair Marine[178]
DC‐14 Phantom1964MacLear & HarrisDuncan Sutphen Inc.[179]
Diam 242014VPLPVianney Ancelin[180]
Extreme 402005Yves LodayMarstrom Composite[181]
F-24 Sport Cruiser1991Ian FarrierCorsair Marine[182]
F-27 Sport Cruiser1986Ian FarrierCorsair Marine[183]
F-31 Sport Cruiser1991Ian FarrierCorsair Marine[184]
Flying Phantom Elite2015Martin FischerPhantom International[185]
Flying Phantom Essentiel2017Gonzalo Redondo and Martin FischerPhantom International[186]
G-Cat 5.01976Hans GeislerG-Cat Multihulls[187]
G-Cat 5.71980Hans GeislerG-Cat Multihulls[188]
Hobie 141967Hobie AlterHobie Cat[189]
Hobie Bravo2001Hobie CatHobie Cat[190]
Hobie Getaway2007Hobie CatHobie Cat[191]
Hobie Wave1994Morrelli & MelvinHobie Cat[192]
Isotope1964Frank MeldauFiberglass Unlimited[193]
Lagoon 351995Morrelli and MelvinJeanneau
TPI Composites
Construction Navale Bordeaux
Lagoon Catamaran
[194]
Lagoon 371995Van Peteghem/Lauriot-PrevostJeanneau
TPI Composites
Construction Navale Bordeaux
Lagoon Catamaran
[195]
Lagoon 392013Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[196]
Lagoon 402017Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Patrick le Quément
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[197]
Lagoon 421990Van Peteghem/Lauriot-PrevostJeanneau
TPI Composites
Construction Navale Bordeaux
Lagoon Catamaran
[198]
Lagoon 42-22016Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[199]
Lagoon 462019Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Patrick le Quément
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[200]
Lagoon 471992Van Peteghem/Lauriot-PrevostJeanneau
Lagoon Catamaran
[201]
Lagoon 502018Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Patrick le Quément
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[202]
Lagoon 512021Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Patrick le Quément
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[203]
Lagoon 522011Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Patrick le Quément
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[204]
Lagoon 552021Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Patrick le Quément
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[205]
Lagoon 652019Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Patrick le Quément
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[206]
Lagoon 772017Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Patrick le Quément
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[207]
Lagoon 3801999Van Peteghem/Lauriot-PrevostJeanneau
Construction Navale Bordeaux
Lagoon Catamaran
[208]
Lagoon 4002009Van Peteghem/Lauriot-PrevostLagoon Catamaran[209]
Lagoon 4101997Van Peteghem/Lauriot-PrevostJeanneau
Construction Navale Bordeaux
Lagoon Catamaran
[210]
Lagoon 4202006Van Peteghem/Lauriot-PrevostLagoon Catamaran[211]
Lagoon 4402004Van Peteghem/Lauriot-PrevostLagoon Catamaran[212]
Lagoon 4502014Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Patrick le Quément
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[213]
Lagoon 4701998Van Peteghem/Lauriot-PrevostJeanneau
Construction Navale Bordeaux
Lagoon Catamaran
[214]
Lagoon 5002005Van Peteghem/Lauriot-PrevostLagoon Catamaran[215]
Lagoon 5602011Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Patrick le Quément
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[216]
Lagoon 5702000Van Peteghem/Lauriot-PrevostConstruction Navale Bordeaux
Lagoon Catamaran
[217]
Lagoon 6202009Van Peteghem/Lauriot-Prevost
Patrick le Quément
Nauta Design
Lagoon Catamaran[218]
Maricat 4.31976[219]
Multi One Design (MOD70) 2009 VPLP Design Office CDK Technologies (Fr): Project manager yard, assembly

Decision (Sui): Boatyard, construction of the beams

Multiplast (Fr): Boatyard, construction of the floats

Lorima (Fr): Construction of the masts and booms

[220]
Nacra 5.21975Tom RolandNacra Sailing[221]
Phantom 14 (catamaran)1995Centro Nautico Adriatico[222]
Phantom 16 (catamaran)1988Centro Nautico Adriatico[223]
Phoenix 181964Dick Gibbs
Rod Macalpine-Downie
Gibbs Boat Company
MFG Boat Company
Skene Boats
[224]
Polynesian Concept1970Rudy ChoyW. D. Schock Corp[225]
Prindle 181977Geoffrey PrindleSurfglas
Prindle Catamarans
Lear Siegler Inc.
[226]
Prindle 18-21983Prindle Catamarans
Performance Catamarans
[227]
Stiletto 271976Bill Higgins and Don AnsleyStiletto Catamarans[228]
Taipan 4.91982[229]
Taipan 5.71988
Trac 141980Richard & Jay McFarlaneAMF Corp[230]
Trac 161983Steve NicholsAMF Corp[231]
Ultim 32/23 2018 Development class [232]
Windrush 141976[233]
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See also

Notes

  1. formerly known as Mumm 30
  2. formerly known as Beneteau 25
  3. formerly known as Laser SB3
  4. formerly known as Corel 45
  5. formerly known as Grand Mistral 80 and Ericsson 80

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