Built in 1986 according to the International Third Rule- America’s Cup.
HISTORY:
SPECS:
| Sail Number | KA-9 |
| International Rule | THIRD Rule-AC |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Designer | Ben Lexcen |
| Builder | Steve E. Ward & Co. |
| First Owner | America's Cup Defense '87 Ltd. |
| First Name | Australia IV |
| First Sail Number | KA-9 |
| First Country | Australia |
| Original Homeport | Perth |
| Other Sail Numbers | KA-16 |
| Current Location | Miri, Sarawak, Borneo |
| Construction | Aluminum alloy |