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Design 0766
Sloop, Keel CB
Design Category: "Offshore"
Principal Dimensions Imp. Metric
Length on Deck: ft/m
46.0 13.98
Designed Waterline Length:ft/m
 33.9 10.31
Beam: ft/m
 12.5 3.80
Draft, Board Up: ft/m 4.3 1.31
Displacement: lbs/kg
 30000 13636
Ballast: lbs/kg 8500 3864
Inside Ballast: lbs/kg 5500 2500
Sail Area: ft^2/m^2. 100% Jib 950 88.3
     
 
 

The design may not be modified or reproduced without our written permission.
No Specifications. Scantlings on plans.


Type: Aft Cockpit Auxiliary
  • Year Designed: 1945
  • Hull Type: Round Bottom
  • Back Bone: Sawn
  • Floors: Wood & Metal
  • Frames: Steam Bent
  • Skin: Carvel, Single Planked
  • Ballast Keel: Cast Iron
  • Spars: Hollow, Sitka Spruce

Building Data
  • Construction Material: Wood
  • Number of Plans: 9
  • Specifications: No
  • Block List: Yes
  • Lofting Required: Yes
  • Skill Level: Experienced
  • Level of Details: Above Average
  • Alternative Construction Methods: None


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