DESIGNERS CHOICE (HOWMAR)

DESIGNERS CHOICE (HOWMAR)

Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 14.87 ft
LWL: 12.75 ft
S.A. (reported): 120.00 ft²
Beam: 6.08 ft
Displacement: 315.00 lb
Max Draft: 3.00 ft
Min Draft: 0.42 ft
Construction: FG
First Built: 1978
Last Built: 1983
# Built: 1500
Builder: Howmar Boats Inc.(USA)
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 41.52
Disp: / Len: 67.85
Comfort Ratio: 3.28
Capsize Screening Formula: 3.58
Hull Speed: 4.78 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 276.99 pounds/inch

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Sailboat Links

Designers: Sparkman & Stephens
Builders: Howmar Boats Inc.
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Notes

A somewhat later version called the SHADOW has a longer a deeper cockpit to accommodate internal seating.
Thanks to DESIGNERS CHOICE owner 'titus tiger', for providing updated information about this boat.
(S&S design #2349)