"Blackbird"

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Design 0309Q
Schooner, Keel CB
Design Category: "Offshore"
Principal Dimensions Imp. Metric
Length on Deck: ft/m
43.0 13.07
Designed Waterline Length:ft/m
 33.25 10.11
Beam: ft/m
 12.5 3.80
Draft: ft/m 4.2 1.28
Displacement: lbs/kg
 29000 13182
Ballast: lbs/kg 8500 3864
Inside Ballast: lbs/kg 2000 909
Sail Area: ft^2/m^2 1024 95.2
     
 
 

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Type: Marconi Main-Gaff Fore Sail

  • Year Designed: 1927
  • Hull Type: Round Bottom
  • Back Bone: Sawn
  • Floors: Wood & Metal
  • Frames: Steam Bent
  • Skin: Carvel, Single Planked
  • Ballast Keel: Lead Casting
  • Spars: Wood, solid

Building Data
  • Construction Material: Wood
  • Number of Plans: 7
  • Specifications: Yes
  • Block List: Yes
  • Lofting Required: Yes
  • Skill Level: Experienced
  • Level of Details: Average
  • Alternative Construction Methods: None


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