6-METER (INTERNATIONAL)

6-METER (INTERNATIONAL)

Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Long Keel
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 36.74 ft / 11.20 m
LWL: 23.62 ft / 7.20 m
S.A. (reported): 441.00 ft² / 40.97 m²
Beam: 6.56 ft / 2.00 m
Displacement: 8,501.00 lb / 3,856 kg
Max Draft: 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
First Built: 1907
# Built: 1200
Designer: Various

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 17.00
Disp: / Len: 287.99
Comfort Ratio: 38.89
Capsize Screening Formula: 1.29
Hull Speed: 6.51 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 553.64 pounds/inch

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Sailboat Links

Associations: 6 Meter Class Association (International)
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Notes

Olympic class between 1908-1952 when it was replaced by the International 5.5 Meter.
Dimensions are approximate since this is a development class, originally built to the International rule.
400 are thought to still be in existence with about 300 still in racing condition.
Photo: Nancii Bernard