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  • Design 116 – Twirley Bird IVLicorne
  • Twirley Bird IV, a 27.4 m. (89.9’) ketch was launched in 1982, from Dubbel & Jesse, Germany. She was built for a well-known yachtsman and with tough, ocean cruising in mind.

    Twirley Bird IV was refitted in 1995 and then renamed Licorne. She accommodates 6 in 3 cabins.

    For information on the sale of Licorne, please contact Dubois Yachts.

    SPECIFICATION
    Model: 27.4 m. Ketch
    LOA: 27.4 m. (89.9')
    Beam (maximum): 6.6 m. (21.7')
    Draft: 3.3 m. (10.8')
    DWL displacement (half load): 90 t. (89 tons)
    Engine: MTU OM424, 313 kW. (420 h.p.)
    Construction: Hull: Aluminium
    Construction: Superstructure: Aluminium
    Fuel Capacity: 5,193 l. (1,372 U.S. gal.)
    Fresh Water Capacity: 2,597 l. + water makers
    Builder: Dubbel & Jesse, Germany
    Launch date: 1982
    Propellor: Hundested
    Thrusters: Bow: Richfield 22 kW. (30 h.p.)

    RIG
    Mast builder: Rondal

     
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