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"It is thought she was launched with the name 'Shaheen', but we can't confirm this yet. It is owned by artist and designer, Tony Malone, and is the subject of the website: www.yachtshoestring.co.uk together with being featured in a short horror story set in London due for release in 2009." Information courtesy of Tony Malone |
| Name: | Shoestring |
| Class: |
Folkboat |
| Designer(s): |
Tord Sunden |
| Type of Boat: | Folkboat |
| Year Built: | 1969 |
| Built by: | Elkboon of East Germany |
| LOA m / ft: | 8.5m / 28' |
| LOD m / ft: | 8.5m / 28' |
| LWL m / ft: | 5.7m / 19' |
| Beam m / ft: | 2.4m / 8' |
| Draft m / ft: | 1.3m / 4'5" |
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| Sail Stats: | Bermudan |
| Construction: | Full wooden construction with moulded sides. She has a canvas deck structure and aluminum mast. A slightly modified Folkboat design for the British market to allow more cabin space and more cruising capabilities. |
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