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Krakatoa II

Krakatoa II

 

The first Pogo class 40 in Australia was designed as a stepping-stone between a Mini 6.5 and the Open 60s. The class 40 is a fast seaworthy boat that is suitable for short handed sailing. Likened to a 40 foot version of a VO60, it carries 750 litres of water ballast each side which provides the required stability to carry the enormous sail area. Not built to perform under IRC handicap, the boat should be a strong contender in the PHS Division. Krakatoa II finished 3rd in PHS Overall and Division 1 in Rolex Sydney Hobart 2008 and fifth in PHS Division of last year’s  Audi Sydney Gold Coast.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Krakatoa II
Sail Number 55555
Owner Rod Skellet
Skipper Rod Skellet
Crew M Gallagher , S Wheelhouse , M Galbraith , L Hunter , M Hunter , D Elliott , B Lillyman , E Hyde , R Skellet
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Pogo 40
Designer Groupe Finot
Builder Stuctures Naval France
Construction GRP
LOA 12.18
Beam 4.5
Draft 3.0