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==Specifications of the Challenge 72 one-design==

The current 12-strong race fleet of Challenge 72-footers was developed from the Challenge 67s and was specifically designed to be strong, safe and seaworthy in even the worst conditions and to be self-sufficient for long periods at sea, with enough fuel and water to take their crews safely to a distant port. The yachts were also designed to be relatively easy to sail and handled by unprofessional crews.
The yachts have a snake pit, an unusual feature that allows anyone working the halyards to 'hunker down' and shelter in strong wind and rain, and, more importantly, from waves washing over the deck.
Designed by Rob Humphreys, the identical {{convert|72|ft|m|adj=on}} steel ocean racing yachts were built by Devonport Yachts in the UK by a new method using a unique flat-pack yacht assembly kit of precision cut laser steel panels.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Challenge 72 Specifications
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| Hull type || Monohull
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| Builder || Ten of the twelve yachts were built by Devonport, UK, the other two by Kim's Yacht Company in China.
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| Displacement (half load) || 40 tonnes
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| Draught full load || 10&nbsp;ft (3.05m)
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| Ballast || 12.5 tonnes
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| Designer || Rob Humphreys
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| Length overall || {{convert|72|ft|m|abbr=on}}
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| Length waterline || {{convert|61|ft|m|abbr=on}}
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| Air draught || {{convert|95|ft|m|abbr=on}}
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| Hull || 50A mild steel
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| Deck || Stainless steel
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| Sail area (windward) || {{convert|2,825|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}
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| Sail area (downwind) || {{convert|4,020|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}
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| Water capacity || 390 gal (1,775 lt)
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| Fuel capacity || 475 gal (2,150 lt)
|}