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In
1984, at the height of the Maxi frenzy, some of the world’s
best-known naval architects were asked to
come up with the proposal for an 80 foot sloop, that would combine
excellent racing performance under the International Offshore Rule
with luxurious long range cruising capabilities.
Among the different proposals,
it was the work of French architect Andre Mauric which emerged in
terms
of originality and innovation. Mauric at that time had been working
very closely with Eric Tabarly in developing
the famed around-the-world racer Pen Duick, and his design for Umatalu
would ultimately produce one of
the most original and innovative yachts of its time.
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