Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 18.77 ft
LWL: 15.75 ft
S.A. (reported): 134.00 ft²
Beam: 7.15 ft
Displacement: 1,323.00 lb
Ballast: 551.00 lb
Max Draft: 3.28 ft
Construction: FG
Ballast Type: Iron
First Built: 1968
Last Built: 1977
# Built: 120
Builder: Parca Marin (SWE)
Designer: Bruno Boström

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 17.83
Bal. / Displ.: 41.65
Disp: / Len: 151.17
Comfort Ratio: 8.93
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.61
S#: 3.47
Hull Speed: 5.32 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 402.38 pounds/inch

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Rig and Sail Particulars

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I: 20.67 ft
J: 6.89 ft
P: 20.67 ft
E: 6.07 ft
S.A. Fore: 71.21 ft²
S.A. Main: 62.73 ft²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 133.94 ft²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 17.82
Est. Forestay Length: 21.79 ft

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Notes

The MINETTE was available with three different decks:
A day sailor version with a molded combing at the forward end of the open cockpit.
Day sailor with a small cuddy at mast partners.
Raised/flush deck with slightly lowered sheer aft.
Photos have been promised.