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- Krakatoa II
Krakatoa II
The first Pogo class 40 in Australia was 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 3rd in PHS Overall and Division 1 in last year's Rolex Sydney Hobart and fifth in PHS Division in the Audi Sydney Gold Coast.
Competitor Details
Yacht Name | Krakatoa II |
Sail Number | 55555 |
Owner | Rod Skellet |
Skipper | Rod Skellet |
Crew | M. Hunter (10), S. Wheelhouse (12), E. Hyde (1), M. Gallaher, T. Gall, D. Elliot, N. Kennedy. |
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 |