AC 34: AC45 first Cat to be launched in December

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From Americascup.com – Check high res render above for some AC45 interesting details
—-Boat No.1 slated to hit the water in December. America’s Cup Regatta Director Iain Murray today inspected production of the new AC45 catamaran class. The AC45 is the little sister with attitude to the AC72. Both classes are fundamental parts of the transformation of the America’s Cup. A one-design wingsail catamaran of 45 feet, the AC45 has been created to fulfill three roles:• Fast-track teams for the 34th America’s Cup to a common level of catamaran sailing and wingsail technology at the outset of their campaigns.
• Provide a class of boat for the 2011 season of the new America’s Cup World Series.
• Provide a class of boat for the Youth America’s Cup commencing in 2012…. more on https://www.americascup.com/2010/10/new-ac45-catamaran-class-takes-shape/
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AC 72 HR Render below, click for more detail
MM Evolution: A2->A3->Infusion F18-USA 17 Hulls->F20 Carbon (enlarged Infusion)->AC45-AC72

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