Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin Keel
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 7.32 m
LWL: 6.10 m
S.A. (reported): 27.22 m²
Beam: 2.29 m
Displacement: 1,973 kg
Ballast: 748 kg
Max Draft: 1.22 m
Construction: FG
Ballast Type: Lead
First Built: 1958
Builder: Continental Plastics Corp. (USA)
Designer: William Lapworth

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 17.64
Bal. / Displ.: 37.93
Disp: / Len: 242.75
Comfort Ratio: 21.65
Capsize Screening Formula: 1.84
S#: 2.31
Hull Speed: 5.99 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 535.97 pounds/inch

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Rig and Sail Particulars

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I: 7.47 m
J: 2.74 m
P: 9.30 m
E: 3.66 m
S.A. Fore: 10.24 m²
S.A. Main: 17.00 m²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 27.24 m²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 17.66
Est. Forestay Length: 7.96 m

Sailboat Links

Designers: C. William Lapworth
Builders: Continental Plastics Inc. (USA)
Related Sailboats: GLADIATOR 24
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Notes

Continental Plastics also offered an 'economy' version called the SPARTAN 24.
A raised deck version is the GLADIATOR 24 or LAPWORTH 24 GLADIATOR.
The CAL 24 (1958), also drawn by Lapworth, while similar in appearance above the waterline, is a different design.