Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Twin Keel
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 18.50 ft
LWL: 17.00 ft
S.A. (reported): 158.00 ft²
Beam: 6.92 ft
Displacement: 1,500.00 lb
Ballast: 480.00 lb
Max Draft: 1.82 ft
Construction: Wood/FG
First Built: 1960
Builder: Russell Marine Ltd. /Hurley Marine Ltd.
Designer: Peter Stevenson

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Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 19.33
Bal. / Displ.: 32.00
Disp: / Len: 136.30
Comfort Ratio: 10.09
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.42
S#: 3.93
Hull Speed: 5.52 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 420.34 pounds/inch

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Rig and Sail Particulars

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I: 23.00 ft
J: 6.20 ft
P: 20.00 ft
E: 8.70 ft
S.A. Fore: 71.30 ft²
S.A. Main: 87.00 ft²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 158.30 ft²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 19.37
Est. Forestay Length: 23.82 ft

Sailboat Links

Builders: Hurley Marine Ltd.
Russell Marine Ltd.
Associations: Hurley Owners Association
Related Sailboats: VIVACITY 20
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Notes

The ALACRITY 18 was originally designed for and built of molded plywood. When it was adapted to fiberglass it became more than a foot longer. There are several versions: the Mk1, MkII, and the Weekender.