"Charles River O.D."

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Design 0268
One Design, Fixed Keel
Design Category: "Coastal"
Principal Dimensions Imp. Metric
Length on Deck: ft/m
15.0 4.56
Designed Waterline Length:ft/m
 12.5 3.80
Beam: ft/m
 5.4 1.64
Draft: ft/m 2.8 0.85
Displacement: lbs/kg
    
Ballast: lbs/kg 400 182
Inside Ballast: lbs/kg 0 0
Sail Area: ft^2/m^2. 128 11.9
     
 
 

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Type: Open Cockpit, Marconi Sloop

  • Year Designed: 1925
  • Hull Type: Round Bottom
  • Back Bone: Sawn
  • Floors: Wood
  • Frames: Steam Bent
  • Skin: Carvel, Single Planked
  • Ballast Keel: Cast Lead
  • Spars: Hollow Mast, Solid Boom all of Sitka Spruce.

Building Data
  • Construction Material: Wood
  • Number of Plans: 5
  • Specifications: Yes
  • Block List: No
  • Lofting Required: Yes
  • Skill Level: Experienced
  • Level of Details: Average
  • Alternative Construction Methods: None


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