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Sailboat Specifications for 485

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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