MERLIN-ROCKET

MERLIN-ROCKET

Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
LWL: 13.50 ft / 4.11 m
S.A. (reported): 105.00 ft² / 9.75 m²
Beam: 7.16 ft / 2.18 m
Displacement: 210.00 lb / 95 kg
Max Draft: 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Min Draft: 0.60 ft / 0.18 m
Construction: Wood/FG
First Built: 1946
Builder: Various
Designer: Various

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Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 47.59
Disp: / Len: 38.10
Comfort Ratio: 1.73
Capsize Screening Formula: 4.82
Hull Speed: 4.92 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 345.38 pounds/inch

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Sailboat Links

Builders: Chippendale Boats (UK)
Winder Boats (UK)
Associations: Merlin Rocket Association
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Notes

Popular and very competitive 'development class' dinghy sailed in the UK with a long history of innovations. Actual dimensions vary but must conform to the class rules available on the class web site.