S-CLASS (HERRESHOFF)

S-CLASS (HERRESHOFF)
S-CLASS (HERRESHOFF)

Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin Keel
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 8.38 m
LWL: 6.25 m
S.A. (reported): 40.04 m²
Beam: 2.19 m
Displacement: 3,062 kg
Ballast: 1,520 kg
Max Draft: 1.45 m
Construction: Wood planked
Ballast Type: Lead
First Built: 1919
Last Built: 1941
# Built: 95
Builder: Herreshoff Manufacturing Co.(USA)
Designer: N. Herreshoff

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Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 19.37
Bal. / Displ.: 49.63
Disp: / Len: 349.78
Comfort Ratio: 33.45
Capsize Screening Formula: 1.52
S#: 1.54
Hull Speed: 6.07 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 525.19 pounds/inch

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Rig and Sail Particulars

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I: 6.64 m
J: 2.59 m
P: 11.09 m
E: 5.67 m
S.A. Fore: 8.61 m²
S.A. Main: 31.45 m²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 40.06 m²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 19.38
Est. Forestay Length: 7.13 m

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Notes

Commissioned by Seawanhaka Corinthian Y.C., Oyster Bay, NY, and developed as a one-design class, it was also eligible to compete with an 'S Class' handicap as defined by the Universal Rule. At last report (2006) at least 70 were still sailing.