Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 7.70 m
LWL: 6.75 m
S.A. (reported): 25.00 m²
Beam: 2.50 m
Displacement: 2,000 kg
Ballast: 800 kg
Max Draft: 1.45 m
Construction: FG
Ballast Type: Iron
First Built: 1972
Last Built: 1983
# Built: 3900
Builder: Maxi Yachts / Börjesson Brothers
Designer: Pelle Petterson

KLSC Leaderboard

KLSC Leaderboard

Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.)

Make: Volvo Penta
Model: MB-10/100s
Type: Gas
HP: 15
Fuel: 20 L

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 16.06
Bal. / Displ.: 40.01
Disp: / Len: 181.12
Comfort Ratio: 17.90
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.00
S#: 2.79
Hull Speed: 6.31 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 648.98 pounds/inch

calculation mobile

2 nd ad half width

3rd ad full width

Rig and Sail Particulars

HELP
I: 9.17 m
J: 3.33 m
P: 7.50 m
E: 2.50 m
S.A. Fore: 15.30 m²
S.A. Main: 9.37 m²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 24.67 m²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 15.85
Est. Forestay Length: 9.76 m

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Notes

As best as can be determined, this was the most popular Maxi with an amazing 3900 sold!
Both inboard and outboard options were available.
For inboard:
1972-1975: engines were gas powered.
1975-1883: engines were VP MD-5A diesel.
A shallow keel was available:
Draft - 1.15m / 3.77ft; Ballast - 900kg / 1984lbs; Disp - 2100kg / 4630lbs.