Crossbow was an early 1970s proa (or asymmetrical catamaran) sailboat.[1]
The vessel was 56 feet long and had a 60 foot mast, but was only 22 inches wide. It was built of cold moulded plywood.[1] The smaller, outrigger hull was removed by 30 feet from the main hull.[1]
In 1972 Crossbow claimed the record for the world's fastest yacht at 26.3 knots.[1]
Crossbow has been preserved and is owned by Sir Timothy Colman.
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edit- ^ a b c d "Sir Timothy Colman's memories of Crossbow 40 years on". Anglia Afloat. 2012. Archived from the original on 2015-01-04. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
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