Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Scow Twin Cbrd.
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 11.58 m
S.A. (reported): 51.10 m²
Beam: 2.44 m
Displacement: 839 kg
Max Draft: 1.22 m
Min Draft: 0.30 m
Construction: Wood or FG
First Built: 1901
Builder: Melges Boat Works (USA)
Designer: John O. Johnson

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 58.53
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.61

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Notes

The largest of the inland racing scows sailed in mid-western USA. Nominally a one-design class, today's 'A' Class Scow is the result of a long evolutionary path with origins that can be traced to a prototype that appeared in 1896. (Designed and built by John O. Johnson, original founder of Johnson Boat Works, a major builder of scows for many years).

Main: 350 sq.ft.
Jib: 150 sq.ft.
Spinnaker: 1200 sq.ft.