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Sailboat Specifications for 470

Technical Specifications

Hull Type
Centerboard Dinghy
LOA
15.42ft.
4.7m.
LWL
14.58ft.
4.44m.
Beam
5.5ft.
1.68m.
Draft(min)
0.5ft.
0.15m.
Draft(max)
3.17ft.
0.97m.
Displacement
269lbs.
122kgs.

Production

Designer
André Cornu
Builder
Various
Construction Material
Fiberglass
Production Start
1963

Rigging and Sails

Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Listed Sail Area
137sq.ft.
12.73sq.m.

PHRF Rating

High
123
Low
99
Average
105
Source
US Sailing
More Details
Rig Dimensions

Performance Calculations

Maximum Hull Speed
5.12 kts.
Capsize Screening Formula
3.41
Sail Area/Displacement (SA/D)
52.6
(High-Performance Racer)
Displacement/Length (D/L)
38.75
(Light Displacement)
Motion Comfort Ratio
2.71

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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