"Trade Wind "

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Design 0978
Center Cockpit Ketch
Design Category: "Offshore"
Principal Dimensions Imp. Metric
Length on Deck: ft/m
51.2 15.56
Designed Waterline Length:ft/m
 38.5 11.70
Beam: ft/m
 13.8 4.20
Draft: ft/m 7.4 2.25
Displacement: lbs/kg
 46100 20955
Ballast: lbs/kg 15000 6818
Inside Ballast: lbs/kg 500 227
Sail Area: ft^2/m^2. 50% mizzen 1108 103.0
     
 
 

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Type: Full Keel Auxiliary
  • Year Designed: 1965
  • Hull Type: Round Bottom
  • Back Bone: Sawn
  • Floors: Wood
  • Frames:Steam Bent
  • Skin: Carvel, Double Planked
  • Ballast Keel: Cast Lead
  • Spars: Hollow, Sitka Spruce

Building Data
  • Construction Material: Wood
  • Number of Plans: 22
  • Specifications: Yes
  • Block List: Yes
  • Lofting Required: Yes
  • Skill Level: Experienced
  • Level of Details: Above Average
  • Alternative Construction Methods: Single Planking


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