Thanks, this was an Aussie designed boat that I could find no reference to on the net. Desigened in 1959 and built by a local doctor and ex WW II bomber pilot. It was his ride for 39 years before I gained care of it and gave it a big birthday. Awesome day boat, swim platform and speed machine. As teenagers his 5 daughters, yes 5, were famous for being seen topless wasting everything else on the water here in the 70s! : ) As I understand it, this design took the cup off the Evonnes before the cup went to C class but I have had huge trouble getting any real history.
I just purchased a book, "catamaran sailing to win" which tells of history of Little AC from 62...
Photo shows me holding genoa sheet and my buddy having a shot on the helm. Is he pleased with himself or what? Check out the face of non sailor, first time on sea...hehehe
Ariel is now back with the daughters of that family. : )