Beta Marine

Beta Marine

Sailboat Specifications

Definitions
Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 5.54 m
LWL: 4.42 m
S.A. (reported): 14.96 m²
Beam: 1.73 m
Displacement: 227 kg
Max Draft: 1.22 m
Min Draft: 0.15 m
Construction: Wood or FG
First Built: 1941
# Built: 2770
Builder: Turner Marine
Designer: Alvin Youngquist

Sailboat Calculations

Definitions
S.A. / Displ.: 40.95
Disp: / Len: 73.22
Comfort Ratio: 4.90
Capsize Screening Formula: 2.86
Hull Speed: 5.10 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 293.76 pounds/inch

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Notes

The design first appeared in 'The Rudder' magazine in 1938 and originally intended for the home builder.
The Y FLYER has been popular in America and Canada.