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Technical Specifications
- Hull Type
- Centerboard Dinghy
- LOA
- 13.78ft.
- 4.2m.
- LWL
- 13.17ft.
- 4.01m.
- Beam
- 5.42ft.
- 1.65m.
- Draft(min)
- 0.5ft.
- 0.15m.
- Draft(max)
- 3.17ft.
- 0.97m.
- Displacement
- 220lbs.
- 100kgs.
Production
- Designer
- Christian Maury
- Builder
- Various
- Construction Material
- Fiberglass
- Production Start
- 1959
- Total Number Built
- 56000
Rigging and Sails
- Rig Type
- Fractional Sloop
- Listed Sail Area
- 140sq.ft.
- 13.01sq.m.
PHRF Rating
- High
- 144
- Low
- 144
- Average
- 144
- Source
- US Sailing
- More Details
- Rig Dimensions
Performance Calculations
- Maximum Hull Speed
- 4.86 kts.
- Capsize Screening Formula
- 3.59
- Sail Area/Displacement (SA/D)
- 61.47
- (High-Performance Racer)
- Displacement/Length (D/L)
- 42.99
- (Light Displacement)
- Motion Comfort Ratio
- 2.51
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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