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Koomooloo

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One of the most beautiful boats in this year's race, Koomooloo has had a solid string of successes in long ocean races. Her crew is amongst the most experienced to set forth this year, totalling 85 Hobarts between them. The owners son, Greg Gilliam is having his sixth Sydney Hobart, and not yet 21 years old. Koomooloo must finish near the top of the handicap honours.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Koomooloo
Sail Number 73
Owner John. A.W.Gilliam
Skipper John. A.W.Gilliam (5)
Navigator Magnus Halvorsen (21)
Crew Max Crafoord (16), Sandy Schofield (16), Richard Norman (19), Rob Venables (3), Greg Gilliam (5),
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Kaufman 41
LOA 12.50
Beam 3.45
Draft 1.98
Rig Type Sloop
Year Launched 1968
Designer Ted Kaufman & Bob Miller (Ben Lexcen)
Builder Quilkey Brothers (NSW)