The Challenge 67 is a steel-hulled yacht. It is from bow to stern, and this is where it gets its name. There were 14 of these yachts built, for the purpose of racing in the BT Global Challenge.

The yachts were designed by David Thomas and Thanos Condylis, and built by Devonport Management Limited.

Specifications

• Mast Height – 85ft 3in (25.98m)

• Sail Area Upwind – 2454sqft (228sqm)

• Sail Area Downwind – 4754sqft (441sqm)

• Overall length – 67' (20.42m)

• Beam – 17ft 3in (5.26m)

• Draught – 9ft 6in (2.82m)

• Displacement – 40tons

• Hull – 50B mild steel

• Deck – 316 Stainless steel

• Keel weight – 12Tons

• Engine – Perkins 130HP

• Generator – Perkins 27HP

• Fuel – 385gallons (1600litres)

• Water – 242gallons (1100litres)

• Berths – 14 in six cabins

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