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Technical Specifications
- Hull Type
- Centerboard Dinghy
- LOA
- 15.91ft.
- 4.85m.
- LWL
- 14.27ft.
- 4.35m.
- Beam
- 5.81ft.
- 1.77m.
- Draft(min)
- 0.56ft.
- 0.17m.
- Draft(max)
- 3.94ft.
- 1.2m.
- Displacement
- 287lbs.
- 130kgs.
Production
- Builder
- Chantiers Gouteron (FRA)
- Construction Material
- Fiberglass
- Production Start
- 1972
Rigging and Sails
- Rig Type
- Fractional Sloop
- Listed Sail Area
- 151sq.ft.
- 14.03sq.m.
Performance Calculations
- Maximum Hull Speed
- 5.06 kts.
- Capsize Screening Formula
- 3.52
- Sail Area/Displacement (SA/D)
- 55.53
- (High-Performance Racer)
- Displacement/Length (D/L)
- 44.09
- (Light Displacement)
- Motion Comfort Ratio
- 2.7
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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