Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 16.17 ft
LWL: 13.25 ft
S.A. (reported): 123.00 ft²
Beam: 4.42 ft
Displacement: 170.00 lb
Max Draft: 4.00 ft
Construction: Wood or FG, single chine
First Built: 1962
# Built: 15000
Designer: Peter Milne

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Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 64.17
Disp: / Len: 32.63
Comfort Ratio: 2.57
Capsize Screening Formula: 3.19
Hull Speed: 4.88 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 209.26 pounds/inch

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Notes

Popular, scow-like, 2 man high performance one-design dinghy w/trapeze.
Originally designed with the amateur builder in mind of plywood construction.