FALCON (LIVERPOOL BAY)

FALCON (LIVERPOOL BAY)

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Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

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Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 19.36 ft / 5.90 m
LWL: 16.08 ft / 4.90 m
S.A. (reported): 167.00 ft² / 15.51 m²
Beam: 7.22 ft / 2.20 m
Displacement: 550.00 lb / 249 kg
Max Draft: 4.59 ft / 1.40 m
Min Draft: 0.66 ft / 0.20 m
Construction: Wood/FG
First Built: 1953
Designer: Harry Dennis

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Sailboat Calculations

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S.A. / Displ.: 39.86
Disp: / Len: 59.05
Comfort Ratio: 3.58
Capsize Screening Formula: 3.53
Hull Speed: 5.37 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 414.83 pounds/inch

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Notes

Spinnaker area: 14m2/150sf
The FALCON was originally built of cold molded plywood. In 1977 the Class adopted fiberglass construction.
Sailed in the UK (Wales) mostly on the River Mersey at West Kirby SC, (25 boats) and also at Fidlers Ferry SC (10-15 boats).