Watch a Rick Moore produced video on how Ppalu was salvaged:
In an ongoing effort to re-restore Ppalu donations are greatly appreciated. Visit the owners website for further details.
Spronk “Ppalu” Specifications:
LOA: 75’0″ / 22.86m * LOD: * LWL: 75’0″ / 22.86m * Beam: 28’06 / 8.71m * Draft: 3′ 00 / 0.91m * Ballast: * Displacement: 18 tons * Sail Area: * Yard Number: 13 * Hull material: Wood construction * Rig: Ketch * Designer: Peter Spronk * Built by: Landseair, Sint Maarten * Year Built: 1977 * Restored By: * Current Name: Ppalu * Original Owner: Paul Ricard * Contract Cost: * Current Owner: D Randy West * Sail Number:
Known Racing History: ?
Known Restoration History:
After recently completing a seven months restoration of Ppalu at St. Kitts Marine Works, Ppalu was holed and sank in Simpson Bay, St. Maarten on March 9, 2014.
Historical:
At the time of her launching Ppalu was one of biggest, and the fastest catamarans in the world.