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sturdier canvas to go with a cruising configuration. The loads are light, and the hull is easily driven; an experienced couple could handle the boat quite easily with an autopilot. There's a reason some builders like to call their boats "cruiser/racers," while some choose to word it the other way around. The A40RC definitely puts the emphasis on racer."
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489:The boat is fitted with a Nanni
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332:980 sq ft (91 m)
207:internally-mounted spade-type
175:Nanni 29 hp (22 kW)
102:14,661 lb (6,650 kg)
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421:The A40RC is a recreational
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