Essentials
Designer | Einar Ohlson (SWE) | |
Builders | Wm. H. Barnett, Wm. H. Barnett Pty Ltd (AUS) | |
Material | Honduras mahogany, on silver ash frames, carvel planked | |
1st certificate issued | 1962 | |
Original boat name | Altair | |
Original country | AUS | |
Original sail number | 001b | |
Current location |
Notes
- 5.5 KA 1 "Altair" - the 1962 boat - 11.04.2014 by Kaspar Stubenrauch
- Warren Muir reports on the boat:
"...Tony Carr built a second 5.5m which was also called Altair and sailed under the KA1 sail number. This second boat was designed by Einar Ohlson in 1962, built by William (Billy) Barnett and launched in June 1962. The original Laurin Altair was then sold and became KA15 Kaiami...."
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Ownership history
Sail# | Boat name | Owner name | |
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AUS-001b | "Altair" | Tony Carr (1962-?) |
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