Claude Thélier, skipper and owner of the trimaran ‘Région Guadeloupe’ (formerly Laurent Bourgnon’s Primagaz ) tested the Punch 1700 for Multihulls World, during the Tour de Guadeloupe.
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This catamaran is not the biggest in the range, despite a huge internal volume, and it can be differentiated from the other Punches by its more modern and very aesthetically-pleasing look, with a panoramic view under the coachroof. The rounded hulls are built in red cedar strip planking and epoxy. The owners, Sandrine and Fred Lachot, had very precise requirements: to carry out mixed sea/river cruises in Guyana, with large load-carrying capacity (passengers and equipment), as well as getting to the Caribbean quickly with 16 people aboard. After having questioned various builders and architects…