Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 8.62 m
LWL: 7.01 m
S.A. (reported): 36.51 m²
Beam: 2.80 m
Displacement: 3,402 kg
Ballast: 1,157 kg
Max Draft: 1.52 m
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: 11.58 m
J: 3.66 m
P: 10.06 m
E: 3.05 m
S.A. Fore: 21.18 m²
S.A. Main: 15.33 m²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 36.51 m²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 16.46
Est. Forestay Length: 12.15 m

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.