The 112 year-old International 12 Metre Class encompasses a living history of racing yacht design by the world’s foremost naval architects including Olin Stephens, Clinton Crane, William Fife III, Philip Rhodes, Johan Anker, Ben Lexcen and more who pushed their designs to the very limits of innovation. The resulting boats represented the pinnacle of yacht development from 1907-1987 for the highest levels of international sailing competition– the Olympic Games (1908-1920) and the America’s Cup (1958-1987).

Kookaburra III, KA-15

Built in 1986 according to the International Third Rule- America’s Cup.

HISTORY:

Kookaburra III, KA-15, photo by Dan Nerney

Kookaburra III, KA-15, photo by James Robinson Taylor

SPECS:

Sail Number	KA-15
International Rule	THIRD Rule-AC
Year Built	1986
Designer	Iain Murray & John Swarbrick
Builder	Parry Boat Builder
First Owner	Taskforce '87 America's Cup Defense Ltd.
First Name	Kookaburra III
First Sail Number	KA-15
First Country	Australia
Original Homeport	Perth
Current Status / Condition	sailing
Construction	Aluminum alloy
Length Overall	20.48 m.
Length Waterline	13.87 m.
Beam	3.73 m.
Draft	2.69 m.
Sail Area	168 sq. m.
Displacement	28.2 t.

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