1981 Aquarius RC 278m

Designed for the seasoned cat sailing aficionado and racer, the RC 27 is a world class boat that can sail circles around production and custom catamarans costing easily twice as much or more. The RC 27 was designed to provide comfortable high-speed sailing in a package easily handled by a crew of two or three. Effortless speed, incredible smoothness, and unequaled performance describes the RC 27. Since its introduction in 1985 it has compiled an impressive list of race records both in the US and Europe. Numerous articles have commented on its impressive speed and unique design philosophy. This ultimate catamaran - with the personal touch of build-to-order, custom construction - is available in standard epoxy resin, biaxial - biaxial glass construction, or complete epoxy resin carbon construction. A proven performer of extraordinary speed and versatility, this craft possesses a benchmark design. After a day of sailing the RC 27 prototype, Sailing World magazine said the RC 27, "is a speed machine, but it's also an easy and efficient boat to sail ... like winding up a Jaguar on a tricky back road - as good as pure sailing gets."