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Pictures of the Avalon 9

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Specifications

Length O/A: 9m
Length W/L 8.46 m
Beam O/A: 6.85
Beam folded: 2.46 m
Draft (board up): 300mm
Draft (board down): 1.35mm
Weight (bare, empty): 1,200kg
Mainsail area: 32.7 sq m
No. 1 headsail: 21 sq m
No. 2 headsail: 15 sq m
Spinnaker: 50 sq m
Mast length: 12m
Hull construction: plywood, fibreglass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Avalon 9.0 is a big trailable yacht. It is a development of the earlier designed 8.2.
The accommodation is similiar to the 8.2 with more space in the main cabin and space for a marine toilet curtained off. Forward is a double berth with stowage under, in the main cabin to starboard is a single berth with a settee below, navigation area with ice box under and shelves above, to port is a settee with stowage bins above, galley area with sink and stove and stowage under. under the cockpit is a large single berth or stowage area.
The berth under the cockpit is 2 metres (6'6") long, all others are longer. The cockpit will seat six but as on most trimarans the nets are a far more comfortable area on which to lounge around. Lockers under the seats are for life jackets, fenders, spare anchor etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Avalon 9.0 is a big yacht and will require a fairly large car to tow it, but once rigged and launched should be easy to sail with a minimum of crew and enough space for extended cruising.

 

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