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National One-design Cruiser/Racer

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About the Sonata

You can race it, you can cruise it. It comes in both fixed keel and lifting keel versions. The Sonata is very seaworthy and fast for its size. Sadly, it’s no longer built, but Hunter Boats made over 400 Sonatas during a period of about 20 years and you’ll find Sonatas all around the UK. Many sailing clubs have adopted the Sonata as a one-design class and most of the major regattas have a Sonata start.

Line drawing

Vital Statistics
LOA 6.9m 22′ 7″
LWL 5.6m 18′ 5″
Beam 2.6m 8′ 6″
Draught 1.4m 4′ 6″
Displacement 1115kg 2460lbs
Sail Area 19.2sq.m 207sq.ft
Designer David Thomas
Builder Hunter Boats

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