TOPAZ (NEWBRIDGE)

TOPAZ (NEWBRIDGE)
TOPAZ (NEWBRIDGE)

Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Twin Keel
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 17.50 ft
LWL: 16.00 ft
S.A. (reported): 125.00 ft²
Beam: 6.50 ft
Displacement: 800.00 lb
Max Draft: 1.67 ft
Construction: FG
First Built: 1965
Builder: Newbridge Yachts Ltd. / Leisurecraft (UK)
Designer: Whistance

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 23.25
Disp: / Len: 87.19
Comfort Ratio: 6.21
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.80
Hull Speed: 5.36 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 371.60 pounds/inch

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Sailboat Links

Builders: Newbridge Boats Ltd. (UK)
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Notes

Thanks to TOPAZ owner "Lee from Canada' for providing pictures and information on this rare model.
His comments are as follows:
"There are two designs slightly different than one another. The earlier design (attached picture) includes a small forward hatch, plus a 3-stay rigging. The Sailboatdata page (originally) lists these boats' manufacture starting in 1970. However, the article I attached shows they have been around since at least 1965. The Sailboatdata Topaz picture is the later design and includes a larger forward hatch area, a top-load lazarette, and a 6-stay rigging."