Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 25.39 ft / 7.74 m
LWL: 22.97 ft / 7.00 m
S.A. (reported): 301.00 ft² / 27.96 m²
Beam: 8.10 ft / 2.47 m
Displacement: 3,968.00 lb / 1,800 kg
Ballast: 2,000.00 lb / 907 kg
Max Draft: 4.59 ft / 1.40 m
Construction: Wood/FG
Ballast Type: Lead
First Built: 1976
Builder: Craddock Fibreglass Ltd. (NZ)
Designer: Alan Wright

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 19.27
Bal. / Displ.: 50.40
Disp: / Len: 146.16
Comfort Ratio: 15.95
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.05
Hull Speed: 6.42 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 664.80 pounds/inch

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Notes

Bilge keel verson - draft: 2.75'/.85m
This first design from Alan Wright, attracted attention after an enthusiastic boat test in 'Seaspray' magazine. Early boats were built in wood from the plans. Later built of fiberglass.