Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Lifting Keel
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 20.18 ft / 6.15 m
LWL: 18.04 ft / 5.50 m
S.A. (reported): 294.00 ft² / 27.31 m²
Beam: 7.05 ft / 2.15 m
Displacement: 1,510.00 lb / 685 kg
Ballast: 721.00 lb / 327 kg
Max Draft: 4.92 ft / 1.50 m
Construction: FG foam w/carbon
First Built: 2004
Builder: Dart Sailboats (AUS)
Designer: Tony Castro

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 35.81
Bal. / Displ.: 47.75
Disp: / Len: 114.82
Comfort Ratio: 9.26
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.46
Hull Speed: 5.69 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 454.44 pounds/inch

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Sailboat Links

Designers: Tony Castro
Builders: Dart Sailboats
Associations: SB20 Class Association International
Related Sailboats: LASER SB3
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Notes

Originally called the LASER SB3, it was built in Malaysia and sold by Laser Performance under licence from the designer until 2012.
Class rules specify a crew weight limit and prohibit hiking.
It is thought that more than 700 boats have been built.