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ACHILLES 840

Built by Butler Achilles Ltd (UK) • Designed by Chris Butler
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ACHILLES 840 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG/balsa core deck
First Built: 1979

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 8.46 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 7.39 m
Beam: 2.74 m
Draft (Max): 1.52 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 2,495 kg
Ballast: 1,136 kg
Ballast Type: Iron

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 18.81 m²
Mainsail Area: 14.04 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 32.85 m²
Sail Area (reported): 32.89 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 10.77 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 3.49 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 9.45 m
E (Boom Length): 2.97 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Volvo
Engine Type: Diesel
Engine Model: 2001
Engine Power: 9.5 HP
Fuel Capacity: 98 L
Water Capacity: 68 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 6.60 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 17.86
SA/Displacement (Reported): 18.23
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 45.55%
Displacement/Length: 172.18
Comfort Ratio: 18.00
Capsize Screening: 2.04
S-Number: 3.21

Notes

Available bilge/twin or triple keels.