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Elliott 12m – efficiency by design
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Elliott 12m – efficiency by design

Greg Elliott has designed some notable vessels during his career, both power and sail. As fuel costs rise, interest has gr...
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Horsepower (HP):
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Length Over All (M):
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YEAR:
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Displacement (M):
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Length Over All (M):
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CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
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Length Over All (M):
10.6
YEAR:
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Displacement (M):
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CONSTRUCTION:
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With the confronting reality of climate change and the climbing cost of fuel, electric vehicles are finally gaining traction ...
Horsepower (HP):
3kW
Length Over All (M):
6.1
YEAR:
2026
Displacement (M):
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5.84
CONSTRUCTION:
Composite
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Phare de Rocundo intermediate sprint results
La Solitaire du Figaro

Phare de Rocundo intermediate sprint results

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Lunven, Le Pape and Cardon find the winning formula
La Solitaire du Figaro

Lunven, Le Pape and Cardon find the winning formula

Lunven breaks clear in tricky conditions on leg two of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec, while Cardon storms back with impressiv...
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Day wrap: Escaping Spain is no easy feat for Figaro sailors
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Day wrap: Escaping Spain is no easy feat for Figaro sailors

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