Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Dbrd. Dinghy
Rigging Type: Cat (Marconi)
LOA: 3.73 m
LWL: 3.62 m
S.A. (reported): 6.60 m²
Beam: 1.52 m
Displacement: 100 kg
Max Draft: 0.79 m
Min Draft: 0.13 m
Construction: FG
First Built: 1986
# Built: 8
Builder: Stur-dee Boat Co. (USA)
Designer: Bruce Kirby

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 31.20
Disp: / Len: 58.58
Comfort Ratio: 3.32
Capsize Screening Formula: 3.31
Hull Speed: 4.62 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 212.24 pounds/inch

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Notes

Commissioned by City Island YC (east coast USA), for use as a frostbiting dinghy.
In 1986, a fire at the Stur-dee Boat Co. caused significant damage to the company's buildings and tooling which may explain why only 8 boats were ever delivered.