HONEY BEE 28

HONEY BEE 28

Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 8.38 m
LWL: 6.40 m
S.A. (reported): 28.34 m²
Beam: 2.44 m
Displacement: 4,318 kg
Ballast: 1,406 kg
Max Draft: 1.52 m
Construction: Wood - carvel
First Built: 1958
Last Built: 1972
# Built: 60
Builder: William Boag (SCOTLAND)
Designer: A. K. Balfour

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Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 10.90
Bal. / Displ.: 32.56
Disp: / Len: 458.91
Comfort Ratio: 40.16
Capsize Screening Formula: 1.51
Hull Speed: 6.14 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 600.28 pounds/inch

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Designers: A. K. Balfour
Related Sailboats: QUEEN BEE 28
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Notes

Also built in England and Germany. The HONEY BEE and the QUEEN BEE are nearly the same with some differences in layout.