BALLYHOO keel offsets
Designer
Ben Lexcen
(1936 - 1988)
Date1975
Object numberANMS1543[014]
NamePlan
Mediumink on drafting film
DimensionsOverall: 250 × 350 mm
Copyright© Ben Lexcen
ClassificationsMaps, charts and plans
Credit LineAustralian National Maritime Museum Collection
DescriptionTable of BALLYHOO keel offsets.
Drawing number 705-3B.HistoryBen Lexcen (formerly Bob Miller) 1936-1988 was one of Australia’s principle yacht designers from the 1960s until his death in 1988. He created a number of revolutionary and unorthodox designs and gained International respect. He was the designer of America's Cup boats from 1974 until 1987, and was the designer for AUSTRALIA II which won the America's Cup in 1983, a major National and International sporting achievement.
