McConaghy Ker 40 - the next 40-foot performance benchmark?

8:50 PM Thu 3 Mar 2011 GMT

'Ker 40 IRC Race Yacht by McConaghy' McConaghy Yachts

Without doubt, 40 feet, is the new everything, as racing yacht builders aim to serve this burgeoning market with better, faster and more exciting products. The new, high-performance Ker 40 IRC Racing Yacht, manufactured by McConaghy Boats, is definitely one that people have been watching closely. Indeed, six owners have already put their money down, to ensure they are the first to have this lightweight, racing machine. Rob Brown OAM, Australian sailing icon and McConaghy?s Sales General Manager, was very keen to explain the design ethos behind the vessel. ?This boat is essentially a lot lighter than the cruiser-racers that ...

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