Daring
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| Number of Crew | 2 |
| Trapeze | 1 |
| Length | 4.34 m |
| Beam | 1.42 m |
| Sail area (main + jib) | 13.94 m2 |
| Spinnaker | 15.05 m2 symetrical |
| PY number | Not rated, but estimated as equivalent to a contemporary International 14 |
| Designer & date | Bill O'Brien in about 1956 |
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| Notes | The Daring dinghy had flared topsides, rolled side decks, a trapeze, and a huge sail area for the size of boat, rather like a mini-505. Bill, who is well into his 80's, says that about 60 boats were built to his knowledge, but as many were home built, few if any survive. |
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