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CARAVEL 25 (CHEVERTON)
Built by David Cheverton Ltd. (UK)
• Designed by David Cheverton
General Information
Hull Type:
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type:
Masthead Sloop
Construction:
Wood (strip planked)
First Built:
1958
Last Built:
1961
Number Built:
50
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
7.54 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
5.79 m
Beam:
2.44 m
Draft (Max):
1.16 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
3,051 kg
Ballast:
1,225 kg
Ballast Type:
Iron
Sail Plan
Sail Area (reported):
25.18 m²
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
5.84 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported):
12.21
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
40.14%
Displacement/Length:
437.77
Comfort Ratio:
31.37
Capsize Screening:
1.70
Notes
3nd place in a 'Yachting World' design competition of 1949. Limited production didn't begin until 1958. The Mk ll was introduced in 1962 with a fractional rig and a laminated coach roof with raised doghouse. Returned to masthead rig with a Mk III version of which few were built. (shown here)