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Mark Twain

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Built to the old One Ton rule 19 years ago, this timber hulled sloop is still most competitive in the long ocean races, finishing 2nd in Illingworth with Division C of the 1986 and 1988 Hobart races. She also finished 2nd in the 1987 Hobart Fremantle race and 2nd in the 1987 Lord Howe Island Race. Owner skipper Hugh O'Neill has sailed in 9 Hobart's and 8 Lord Howe Island races.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Mark Twain
Sail Number A113
Owner V Hugh O'Neill
Skipper V Hugh O'Neill (9)
State NSW
Club Sydney Amateur Sailing Club
Type S&S39
LOA 11.77
Beam 3.5
Draft 2.2
Rig Type Sloop
Year Launched 1971
Designer Sparkman and Stephens (USA)
Builder D. Brooker/Quilkey Bros (NSW)