Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Lifting Keel
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 6.43 m
LWL: 5.82 m
S.A. (reported): 23.41 m²
Beam: 2.49 m
Displacement: 318 kg
Ballast: 84 kg
Max Draft: 1.47 m
Min Draft: 0.56 m
Construction: FG
First Built: 1996
# Built: 400
Builder: Viper Boats (USA)/Rondar (UK)
Designer: Brian Bennett

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 51.22
Bal. / Displ.: 26.43
Disp: / Len: 44.99
Comfort Ratio: 3.35
Capsize Screening Formula: 3.68
S#: 10.03
Hull Speed: 5.85 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 556.99 pounds/inch

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Rig and Sail Particulars

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I: 6.61 m
J: 2.54 m
P: 7.81 m
E: 3.05 m
S.A. Fore: 8.39 m²
S.A. Main: 11.90 m²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 20.29 m²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 44.39
Est. Forestay Length: 7.08 m

Sailboat Links

Designers: Brian Bennett
Builders: Rondar Raceboats
Associations: Viper 640 Class Website
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Notes

Rondar Raceboats was appointed the class builder in 2005.
Asym. spin. area 425 sf.
Keel is fastened with 2 bolts while sailing. Can be raised for trailering and launched in 2 feet of water. .
2 piece carbon spar.