CHAMPION
CHAMPION, copper riveted teak, was the smallest yacht of her time to do a west to east circumnavigation in 1980 by the well known sailer, Larry Briggs (who did 3 more trips around the world on subsequent vessels). The current owners have cruised CHAMPION over 100,000 miles over the last few decades. With a fuel capacity of 2400 gallons, it has a range of 4000 miles.
Design Specifications
53'
0"
17'
0"
49'
6'
Designer:
William Lapworth
Boat Type:
trawler
Rig:
para vane equipped motor yacht
Gross Displacement:
55 tons
Number of Engines:
one
Engine Model:
GMC 6-71
Total Engine Horsepower:
165 HP
Fuel Type:
diesel
Builder Name:
Cheoy Lee
Location Built:
Singapore
Year Built:
1959
Owner Name:
Walter Filkins
Owner Country:
us
Home Port:
Block Island,RI
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Sun, 02/14/2016 - 15:32
