GALION (BENETEAU)

GALION (BENETEAU)

Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 15.75 ft / 4.80 m
LWL: 14.11 ft / 4.30 m
S.A. (reported): 168.00 ft² / 15.61 m²
Beam: 6.23 ft / 1.90 m
Displacement: 1,323.00 lb / 600 kg
Ballast: 441.00 lb / 200 kg
Max Draft: 2.13 ft / 0.65 m
Construction: FG
First Built: 1966
Builder: Beneteau (FRA)
Designer: André Bénéteau

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 22.35
Bal. / Displ.: 33.33
Disp: / Len: 210.25
Comfort Ratio: 12.23
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.27
Hull Speed: 5.03 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 314.10 pounds/inch

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Sailboat Links

Designers: André Bénéteau
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Notes

As with the GUPPY and others of this period, the GALION was designed for a number of uses, recreational fishing or sail. Despite the size, inboard power was available as an option.