Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Twin Keel
Rigging Type: Cutter
LOA: 24.00 ft
LWL: 20.00 ft
S.A. (reported): 315.00 ft²
Beam: 8.00 ft
Displacement: 4,000.00 lb
Ballast: 1,020.00 lb
Max Draft: 2.75 ft
Construction: Wood
First Built: 1957
# Built: 800
Builder: Various-Amateur constr.
Designer: Maurice Griffiths

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 20.06
Bal. / Displ.: 25.50
Disp: / Len: 223.21
Comfort Ratio: 18.27
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.02
Hull Speed: 5.99 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 571.70 pounds/inch

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Sailboat Links

Designers: Maurice Griffiths
Associations: Eventide Owners Association (UK)
Eventide Owners Group (UK)
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Notes

Plans first appeared in 'Yachting Monthly' (1957). The designer was editor at the time. It was an immediate success with amateur and professional builders alike. Some time later, plans for a 26' version were issued. Draft for fin keel version: 4.5'. A production, fiberglass (26') version, with a standard trunk cabin, appeared in 1962.
For the most complete information on all Griffiths designs see the web site shown above.