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- Krakatoa II
Krakatoa II
The first Pogo class 40 in Australia, Krakatoa II is part of an explosive class, which is taking Europe by storm. Designed as a stepping stone between a Mini 6.5 and the Open 60s, the class 40 is a fast seaworthy boat that is suitable for short handed sailing. Likened to a 40 foot version of a VO60, it carries 750 litres of water ballast each side which provides the required stability to carry the enormous sail area.
Not built to perform under IRC handicap, the boat should be a strong contender in the PHS Division and amongst the fast 40 footers for line honours in this size range. Krakatoa II finished 4th in PHS Division A in the 2007 Rolex Sydney Hobart and fifth in PHS Division in the Audi Sydney Gold Coast 2008.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Krakatoa II |
| Sail Number | 55555 |
| Owner | Rod Skellet |
| Skipper | Rod Skellet |
| Crew | C Pritchard, J Ogilvie, J Streeter, D Lowe, P Hurney, M Hunter, S Wheelhouse, E Hyde |
| State | NSW |
| Club | CYCA |
| Type | Pogo 40 |
| Designer | Groupe Finot |
| Builder | Stuctures Naval France |
| Construction | GRP |
| LOA | 12.18 |
| Beam | 4.5 |
| Draft | 3.0 |
