Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 8.00 m
LWL: 7.10 m
S.A. (reported): 36.14 m²
Beam: 2.40 m
Displacement: 2,800 kg
Ballast: 1,100 kg
Max Draft: 1.28 m
Construction: FG
First Built: 1968
# Built: 120
Builder: E. G. van de Stadt
Designer: E. G. van de Stadt

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Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 18.55
Bal. / Displ.: 39.28
Disp: / Len: 218.14
Comfort Ratio: 25.26
Capsize Screening Formula: 1.72
Hull Speed: 6.47 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 654.92 pounds/inch

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Designers: E. G. Van de Stadt
Related Sailboats: OFFSHORE 8 METER
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Notes

(VDS #167)
When first introduced, the BRIES had a transom mounted rudder. This was soon changed to a balanced spade rudder.
Another version, built slightly later in the UK, was the OFFSHORE 8 METER.
Thanks to OFFSHORE 8M owner 'maduza' for for providing corrections.