Original build for Team/Syndikat
"Nippon Challenge"Idaten Nippon Challenge Raced in 2000 LV Cup RR3, retired for JPN-44. To GBR- Competed in 2002 IAC Regatta as GBR-52. GBR Challenge training boat for 2003.
Sold to Supersail.de mid march 2005 together wit NZL 39 Both Yachts are MCA coded for up to 12 Guest plus Crew.
On display Düsseldorf Boatshow 2006 and 2007 (masquerading as GER72) GBR 52 was the official ACM Hospitality Boat 2007 in Valencia
check http://www.supersail-valencia.com for details.
Note:
The fin keel has been shortened and modified to a reduced draft
of 3 m to allow her to pass over a bar in the marina entrance.
Build
America's Cup Yacht GBR 52 built in 2000
Construction
Black hull with light grey deck, carbon construction with nomex core
Aft cockpit
Fin keel with lead ballast
Dual wheel steering
LOA 23.18m
Beam. 4.04m
Draft. 4,1 m
Mast 33 m
Displacement 26000 kg
British Flag
British Registration
MCA (Mecal)
Rig
SLOOP RIG
Carbon spars
Rod standing rigging
Spectra/Dyneema running rigging
Spinnaker pole and gearEngine
Volvo 75 HP Turbo Diesel, new in 2005
with saildriveSpareparts
A huge package with spareparts including new sails, rigging, winch etc. is included. Ask for inventory list....Located
Lake Constance, South Germany