WEST SOLENT ONE-DESIGN

WEST SOLENT ONE-DESIGN

Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Long Keel
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 34.50 ft / 10.52 m
LWL: 23.00 ft / 7.01 m
S.A. (reported): 567.00 ft² / 52.68 m²
Beam: 7.50 ft / 2.29 m
Displacement: 14,400.00 lb / 6,532 kg
Max Draft: 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Construction: Wood
First Built: 1923
# Built: 37
Builder: Berthon Boat Co. (UK)
Designer: H. G. May

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 15.38
Disp: / Len: 528.36
Comfort Ratio: 57.44
Capsize Screening Formula: 1.24
Hull Speed: 6.43 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 616.36 pounds/inch

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Notes

Originally called WEST SOLENT RESTRICTED CLASS.
In 1925 5 boats to this design were built for export to Argentina where they became the LOS INDIOS CLASS.
The WEST SOLENT ONE-DESIGN raced as a class around the UK into the 1950's.
It is thought that at least 10 are still sailing. (2011)