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The Hilu is an outrigger sailboat produced by AMF Alcort ([[American Machine and Foundry]]), producer of the popular [[Sunfish]] sailboat, in the early 1970's. Like the [[Sunfish]] and other AMF boats, the Hilu's sail featured a signature fish print and was named for a fish; Hilu is a Hawaiian variety of fish<ref>http://books.google.ca/books?id=aj6soKpGouwC&pg=PA75&lpg=PA75&dq=hawaiian+hilu+fish&source=web&ots=QZQM3P8_sX&sig=9IVlj03J4nqDj-9Icu3WbmlH75c&hl=en#PPA74,M1</ref>. Unlike the [[Sunfish]], which is arguably the most popular recreational sailboat ever manufactured, few Hilus were ever produced and current specimens remain very rare. By one count there are only 6 known Hilus worldwide.<ref>http://www.rvharvey.com/hilu.htm</ref> A 1971 Hilu brochure lists the suggested retail price at $445 (equal to approximately $2,350 in 2007). |
The Hilu is an outrigger sailboat produced by AMF Alcort ([[American Machine and Foundry]]), producer of the popular [[Sunfish]] sailboat, in the early 1970's. Like the [[Sunfish]] and other AMF boats, the Hilu's sail featured a signature fish print and was named for a fish; Hilu is a Hawaiian variety of fish<ref>http://books.google.ca/books?id=aj6soKpGouwC&pg=PA75&lpg=PA75&dq=hawaiian+hilu+fish&source=web&ots=QZQM3P8_sX&sig=9IVlj03J4nqDj-9Icu3WbmlH75c&hl=en#PPA74,M1</ref>. Unlike the [[Sunfish]], which is arguably the most popular recreational sailboat ever manufactured, few Hilus were ever produced and current specimens remain very rare. By one count there are only 6 known Hilus worldwide.<ref>http://www.rvharvey.com/hilu.htm</ref> A 1971 Hilu brochure lists the suggested retail price at $445 (equal to approximately $2,350 in 2007). |
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The Hilu is often mistaken for a [[catamaran]] but it is in fact a [[proa]], a Micronesian boat consisting of a main hull and a smaller [[outrigger]]. |
The Hilu is often mistaken for a [[catamaran]] but it is in fact a [[proa]], a Micronesian boat consisting of a main hull and a smaller [[outrigger]]. |
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== Hilu Specs == |
== Hilu Specs == |
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Revision as of 05:57, 6 April 2008
The Hilu is an outrigger sailboat produced by AMF Alcort (American Machine and Foundry), producer of the popular Sunfish sailboat, in the early 1970's. Like the Sunfish and other AMF boats, the Hilu's sail featured a signature fish print and was named for a fish; Hilu is a Hawaiian variety of fish[1]. Unlike the Sunfish, which is arguably the most popular recreational sailboat ever manufactured, few Hilus were ever produced and current specimens remain very rare. By one count there are only 6 known Hilus worldwide.[2] A 1971 Hilu brochure lists the suggested retail price at $445 (equal to approximately $2,350 in 2007).
The Hilu is often mistaken for a catamaran but it is in fact a proa, a Micronesian boat consisting of a main hull and a smaller outrigger.
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A 1971 Advertisement for the Hilu (Click to Enlarge)
Hilu Specs
Length (main hull) 14 ft.
Float 10 ft.
Beam 7 ft. 10 in.
Weight 75 lb.
Sail Area 65 sq. ft.
Crew Capacity 225 lbs. (1-2)
--Hilu 2 (talk) 15:13, 4 April 2008 (UTC)