Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 18.00 ft / 5.49 m
LWL: 14.67 ft / 4.47 m
S.A. (reported): 151.50 ft² / 14.07 m²
Beam: 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Displacement: 1,500.00 lb / 680 kg
Ballast: 500.00 lb / 227 kg
Max Draft: 2.25 ft / 0.69 m
Construction: FG
First Built: 1983
Last Built: 1987
Builder: Laguna Yachts (USA)
Designer: Shad Turner

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 18.54
Bal. / Displ.: 33.33
Disp: / Len: 212.11
Comfort Ratio: 9.27
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.80
S#: 2.74
Hull Speed: 5.13 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 419.34 pounds/inch

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Rig and Sail Particulars

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I: 21.00 ft / 6.40 m
J: 6.58 ft / 2.01 m
P: 20.00 ft / 6.10 m
E: 8.25 ft / 2.51 m
S.A. Fore: 69.09 ft² / 6.42 m²
S.A. Main: 82.50 ft² / 7.66 m²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 151.59 ft² / 14.08 m²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 18.55
Est. Forestay Length: 22.01 ft / 6.71 m

Sailboat Links

Designers: W. Shad Turner
Builders: Laguna Yachts
Related Sailboats: WINDROSE 5.5
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Notes

Modified version of WINDROSE 5.5 with fixed keel. Similar to LAGUNA 5.5. An open cockpit DAYSAILER version was also available.