Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 28.29 ft
LWL: 23.00 ft
S.A. (reported): 393.00 ft²
Beam: 9.20 ft
Displacement: 7,500.00 lb
Ballast: 2,550.00 lb
Max Draft: 5.00 ft
Construction: FG
First Built: 1978
Last Built: 1980
# Built: 47
Builder: W. D. Schock Corp.(USA)
Designer: Shad Turner

Auxiliary Power/Tanks (orig. equip.)

Make: Volvo Penta
Type: Diesel

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 16.46
Bal. / Displ.: 34.00
Disp: / Len: 275.19
Comfort Ratio: 24.52
Capsize Screening Formula: 1.88
S#: 1.90
Hull Speed: 6.43 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 756.07 pounds/inch

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Rig and Sail Particulars

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I: 38.00 ft
J: 12.00 ft
P: 33.00 ft
E: 10.00 ft
S.A. Fore: 228.00 ft²
S.A. Main: 165.00 ft²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 393.00 ft²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 16.46
Est. Forestay Length: 39.85 ft

Sailboat Links

Designers: W. Shad Turner
Builders: Schock W.D.
Related Sailboats: SANTANA 28
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Notes

The SANTANA 228 shares the same hull as the earlier SANTANA 28, but with a different 'wedge' coach roof, and taller rig.