Thylacines is a Model 85 Loche Crowther design aluminium catamaran, built at Ballina NSW, Australia by a professional ship builder and launched in 1996. Her strong construction and efficient underwater lines mean that she is a true blue water cruiser, the original owner having made the crossing to New Zealand several times while the current owner has circumnavigated Tasmania and crossed Bass straight many times as well as sailing South East Asia extensively. The Vessel has good performance under both sail and power, requiring as little as 15 Knots of wind abaft the beam to achieve 8 knots ... read more