Basic Information
- Builder:
- INTERNATIONAL
- Category:
- Racing Sailboat
- Model Year:
- 1983
- Year Built:
- 1983
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 65' (19.81mm)
- LWL:
- 45' 2" (13.77mm)
- Beam:
- 11
- Max Draft:
- 9' (2.74mm)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 1
- Manufacturer:
- Unknown
Overview
VICTORY ’83 K 22 INTERNATIONAL 12 METRE YACHT AMERICA’S CUP CHALLENGER 1983
Challenger for the Americas Cup in 1983, losing to the breakthrough Australia II 1-4. She was a trial horse for the Italian Challenge in 1987 then won the 12 Metre World Championship in Porto Cervo. In 2008 current owner brought from the Mediterranean and carried out a meticulous refurbishment while leaving her keel and trim tab ‘as designed’. From 2009 to 2019 she has amassed an astonishing number of victories.
The comprehensive historical outline and relevant images are featured on the Victory83 website