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Windward 850

Masthead Sloop · Fin with rudder on skeg · 1973–1982

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
44.4%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
17.2
Displacement / length
203.4
Comfort ratio
18.0
Capsize screening
2.17
Hull speed
6.6 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
858
Hull
Hull type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1973–1982
Designer
John Simpson
Builder
Windward Marine Ltd., Spencer Boats Ltd.

Design & history

The Windward 850 is a sailboat sometimes referred to as the Windward 28.

Class · Not stated.
Variants
  • WINDWARD 28
Design

Not stated.

Production

Not stated.

Curated reference notes

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