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Material relating to the Arafura Cadet catamaran
Image Not Available for Material relating to the Arafura Cadet catamaran

Material relating to the Arafura Cadet catamaran

Date1966 - 1968
Object numberANMS1062
NameArchive series
Copyright© Mary Martin
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Roy Martin
DescriptionThis archive series numbered [001] - [043] consists of material relating to the Arafura Cadet catamaran, collected by Roy Martin the designer of the first C-Class catamaran to defend the Little America's Cup using a solid wing sail MISS NYLEX. It includes plans for the Arafura Cadet by N L Fowler; three advertisements for Arafura Cadet and Impara Cade catamarans; four catamaran diagrams; nine documents relating to class restrictions and designs; 16 notes and instructions for Arafura Cadet assembly and construction; two pamphlets for the Arafura Cadet kits and two letters from the Manager of Sail Craft Australia N F Strange; assembly instructions; a plan folder; newspaper clippings; membership and subscription receipts; and a time conversion table.