Aquila
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Launched |
1970 |
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Owner |
Peter Gibson (until sale in 2008) |
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Purchased |
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Contact |
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Configuration |
Midships engine, tall rig |
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Colour |
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Berthed |
Devonport, Tasmania |
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Sail Number |
M 74 (old?) |
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Australian Registration |
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State Registration |
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Call Sign |
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Builder |
Swarbricks |
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Hull Number |
4 |
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Fit Out |
Port dinette, stbd pilot berth |
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Previous Owners |
R.Laycock of Williamstown, Victoria was the original owner, followed by D Braham of RYC Vic. |
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Previous Names |
Aquila is her original name |
The Yacht's Story
This well travelled boat has certainly lived up to her pedigree with 4 Sydney Hobart's, 5 Three Peaks and numerous Bass Strait races under her keel. She had a new Kubota diesel in 2007 and can carry 70 litres of diesel and 400 litres of water.
About the Owners
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