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Fractional Sloop · Centerboard (Trunk) · 1982–1983

A high-performance fractional sloop by Don Wennersten featuring an ultra-light displacement and a centerboard trunk

Designed by Don Wennersten.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Centerboard (Trunk)

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Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

TrailerableBeam 2.34 m — inside the 2.55 m no-permit tow width across most of Europe, and the 2.59 m US and Canadian limit. About 272 kg of hull, so roughly 850 kg on a trailer: check that against your own towing rating.Ramp-launchableAbout 272 kg of hull, with a keel that raises or a draft shallow enough to float off a trailer — she can go back on the trailer at the ramp, not only into the water.
LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a beamy beam gives 4 — a quick, lively motion that feels every wave.

Comfort ratio 4
CoastalBluewater

At 3.64 she sits above the 2.0 line — beamy for her weight, and happiest coastal.

Capsize screening 3.64
LightHeavy

62 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 62
EasygoingPowered-up

39.6 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 39.6

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

  • Lighter than ~92% of boats her size on file

Compared with 391 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
39.6
Displacement / length
62.4
Comfort ratio
3.7
Capsize screening
3.64
Hull speed
5.4 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
445
Hull
Hull type
Centerboard (Trunk)
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1982–1983
Units built
70
Designer
Don Wennersten
Builder
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Drascombe Lugger5.72 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA versatile 1968 gunter-rigged open dayboat featuring a centerboard and shallow draft for easy beaching
Drascombe Dabber4.72 mSame hull family0.8 m shorterA John Watkinson-designed sprit-rigged daysailer with a centerboard, built since 1970 for shallow-water versatility
RS Quest4.29 mSame hull family1.2 m shorterA 140kg fractional sloop with a centerboard trunk designed for stable, versatile training and family sailing
Hunter Marine 185.61 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA lightweight, high-performance fractional sloop with a swing keel designed for quick, responsive daysailing

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