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The hull, spars and foils are all constructed out of a carbon composite reinforced polymer. Manufacturers of these hulls are generally local boat builders, however are now being sourced overseas. The total weight of the boat is no more than 85 kg fully rigged, resulting in an extremely high sail
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The class has been around for over a century and has changed significantly since its beginnings:
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Spinnaker sail area—45 square metres (480 sq ft)
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Working sail area—22 square metres (240 sq ft)
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Construction—Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)
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