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Xcat

Source: SQUARE-TOP MAINFURLING JIBROWING GEAR

If ever there was a Swiss army knife of a boat, it’s the Xcat, winner of a 2017 Best Boats award in the daysailer category. Not only is this a sailboat that doubles as a twin-hulled rowing shell, it also breaks down easily for car-topping or storage, and is available with a variety of add-ons—ranging from hiking seats and a nift y little dry bag with dedicated attachments

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