Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 15.58 ft / 4.75 m
LWL: 14.25 ft / 4.34 m
S.A. (reported): 115.00 ft² / 10.68 m²
Beam: 5.33 ft / 1.62 m
Displacement: 265.00 lb / 120 kg
Max Draft: 4.08 ft / 1.24 m
Min Draft: 0.58 ft / 0.18 m
Construction: Wood / FG
First Built: 1963
# Built: 700
Designer: Ian Proctor

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Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 44.64
Disp: / Len: 40.88
Comfort Ratio: 3.01
Capsize Screening Formula: 3.32
Hull Speed: 5.06 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 271.39 pounds/inch

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Notes

Though a wood prototype was built, the KESTREL was specifically designed for fiberglass construction.