Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 28.70 ft / 8.75 m
LWL: 21.25 ft / 6.48 m
S.A. (reported): 357.00 ft² / 33.17 m²
Beam: 9.00 ft / 2.74 m
Displacement: 6,610.00 lb / 2,998 kg
Ballast: 2,560.00 lb / 1,161 kg
Max Draft: 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Construction: FG/solid laminate
First Built: 1972
Builder: Seafarer
Designer: McCurdy & Rhodes

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 16.27
Bal. / Displ.: 38.73
Disp: / Len: 307.52
Comfort Ratio: 23.30
Capsize Screening Formula: 1.92
S#: 1.63
Hull Speed: 6.18 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 683.36 pounds/inch

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Rig and Sail Particulars

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I: 33.50 ft / 10.21 m
J: 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
P: 28.50 ft / 8.69 m
E: 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
S.A. Fore: 192.63 ft² / 17.90 m²
S.A. Main: 163.88 ft² / 15.22 m²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 356.51 ft² / 33.12 m²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 16.25
Est. Forestay Length: 35.42 ft / 10.80 m

Sailboat Links

Designers: McCurdy & Rhodes
Builders: Seafarer Yachts
Associations: Half Ton Class
Related Sailboats: SEAFARER 29 CB
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Notes

Besides the standard 'trunk cabin' version (shown in photo), a 'Futura' raised deck model (drawing) was also available. Some were sold as kits. Thanks to SEAFARER 29 owner Steve Birkelund for providing photo and updated information on this yacht.
Keel/cb version:
Draft (min.) 2.50' / 0.76m
Draft (max.) 4.50' / 1.37m
See SEAFARER 29 CB.
A version of the SEAFARE 29 configured to rate as an IOR half ton racer was also available.