Firebird

 Home-built from plans

Brand:

Tennant

Designed by:

Malcolm Tennant Multihull Design Limited

Description:

The Firebird is a lightweight racing trimaran designed to give maximum response in lighter air, while still performing well in heavier winds. The forward position of the floats gives the boat tremendous diagonal stability and this enables it to match a catamaran's reaching performance, formerly an area of superiority.

Type:

Racer

Multihull type:

Trimaran

LOA (length overall):

9.5 m (31 ft 2 in)

Beam:

7.15 m (23 ft 5 in)

Windward sail area:

36.74 m² (395 ft²)

Daggerboard / centreboard:

1

Displacement at design waterline (DWL):

900 kg (0.89 tons)

Number of berths:

Trailerable:

Yes: requires demounting

In production:

Plans available

Designer's/manufacturer's website:

• Designer's website

Used boats for sale:

17 boats of this brand currently available!

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