Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Lifting Keel
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 8.00 m
LWL: 6.02 m
S.A. (reported): 25.73 m²
Beam: 2.50 m
Displacement: 1,280 kg
Ballast: 227 kg
Max Draft: 1.55 m
Min Draft: 0.21 m
Construction: FG
First Built: 1979
Builder: Investigator Yachts PTY.LTD.(AUS)
Designer: Gary Mull

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 22.25
Bal. / Displ.: 17.72
Disp: / Len: 163.53
Comfort Ratio: 12.18
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.32
S#: 3.84
Hull Speed: 5.96 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 578.67 pounds/inch

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Rig and Sail Particulars

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I: 7.85 m
J: 2.74 m
P: 8.53 m
E: 3.50 m
S.A. Fore: 10.77 m²
S.A. Main: 14.93 m²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 25.70 m²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 22.22
Est. Forestay Length: 8.31 m

Sailboat Links

Designers: Gary Mull
Related Sailboats: SONATA 26
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Notes

Raced as a one-design class in Australia for a time.
Fixed keel versions also available - draft:1.6m