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Sailboat Specifications for ABLE 20

Technical Specifications

Hull Type
Fin Keel
LOA
20ft.
6.1m.
LWL
16ft.
4.88m.
Beam
7.33ft.
2.23m.
Draft(max)
2.5ft.
0.76m.
Displacement
2500lbs.
1134kgs.
Ballast
1000lbs.
454kgs.

Production

Designer
W. R. Loughlin
Builder
Loughlin Boat Wks. (USA)
Construction Material
Fiberglass
Production Start
1978

Rigging and Sails

Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Listed Sail Area
202sq.ft.
18.77sq.m.
Fore Sail Area
105.3sq.ft.
9.78sq.m.
I
26ft.
7.92m.
J
8.1ft.
2.47m.
E
8.2ft.
2.5m.
P
23.5ft.
7.16m.
Sail to Displacement Ratio
17.56

PHRF Rating

High
288
Low
294
Average
291
Source
US Sailing
More Details
Rig Dimensions

Performance Calculations

Maximum Hull Speed
5.36 kts.
Capsize Screening Formula
2.16
Sail Area/Displacement (SA/D)
17.55
(Cruiser-Racer)
Displacement/Length (D/L)
272.48
(Moderate Displacement)
Motion Comfort Ratio
14.74

Note: The performance calculations are theoretical numbers which are calculated off the specifications of the vessel and should be used for educational purposes only. For actual performance statistics contact the manufacturer of the vessel.

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