The Yachts

XLR8

 

The Troon family's newest XLR8, a Reichel Pugh designed 46-footer has been built to their brief for a fast IRC racer.  The father, Graeme Troon, has spent 64 of his 74 years racing boats and he project managed the construction of this all-carbon fibre boat.  He will be joined by his three sons and grandson for the boat's inaugural ocean race.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name XLR8
Sail Number SM460
Owner Graeme Troon
Crew P Doriean, A Grant, R Lloyd, R Allen, M Troon, P Kyatt, R Troon, M Webb, S Troon, J Troon, P Rock, E Brown, A Dellaca
State VIC
Club Sandringham Yacht Club
Type Reichel Pugh 46
Designer Reichel Pugh
Builder Hart Marine
Construction Carbon Fibre
LOA 14.2
Beam 3.58
Draft 3