Masthead Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · 1974–1980
A 7.6-meter masthead sloop with a fin keel and spade rudder, built between 1974 and 1980 for coastal cruising
Designed by Einar Ohlson, built by Fisksatra Shipyard.
LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/spade Rudder
Is it for you?
Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
LivelyComfort 21Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 2.01Bluewater
LightD/L 251Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 12.8Powered-up
TenderBallast 36%Stiff
A balanced, easily-driven cruiser — comfortable and forgiving for coastal work.
The record
Full specifications
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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
35.7%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
12.8
Displacement / length
250.5
Comfort ratio
21.5
Capsize screening
2.01
Hull speed
6.3 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
733
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1974–1980
Designer
Einar Ohlson
Builder
Fisksatra Shipyard
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