"Discovery III "

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Design 0581
Schooner, Full Keel
Design Category: "Offshore"
Principal Dimensions Imp. Metric
Length on Deck: ft/m
47.0 14.29
Designed Waterline Length:ft/m
 35.8 10.87
Beam: ft/m
 12.0 3.65
Draft: ft/m 6.5 1.98
Displacement: lbs/kg
 35600 16182
Ballast: lbs/kg 13600 6182
Inside Ballast: lbs/kg 3000 1364
Sail Area: ft^2/m^2. 1148 106.7
     
 
 

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Type: Marconi Main-Gaff Fore Sail

  • Year Designed: 1933
  • Hull Type: Round Bottom
  • Back Bone: Sawn
  • Floors: Wood & Metal
  • Frames: Steam bent
  • Skin: Carvel, Single Planked
  • Ballast Keel: Lead Casting
  • Spars: Solid Fir & Hollow Spruce

Building Data
  • Construction Material: Wood
  • Number of Plans: 6
  • Specifications: Yes
  • Block List: Yes
  • Lofting Required: Yes
  • Skill Level: Experienced
  • Level of Details: Average
  • Alternative Construction Methods: None


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