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BES 1/2 TON
Built by Chantier Gouteron (FRA)
• Designed by Paul Elvstrøm
General Information
Hull Type:
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type:
Fractional Sloop
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1972
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
9.60 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
7.32 m
Beam:
3.14 m
Draft (Max):
1.73 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
3,084 kg
Ballast:
1,420 kg
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
17.69 m²
Mainsail Area:
14.74 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
32.43 m²
Sail Area (reported):
32.42 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
10.44 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
3.39 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
10.40 m
E (Boom Length):
2.83 m
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
6.56 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
15.31
SA/Displacement (Reported):
15.61
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
46.03%
Displacement/Length:
219.60
Comfort Ratio:
17.92
Capsize Screening:
2.18
S-Number:
2.33
Notes
AKA ELVSTRON 1/2 TON. Based on 'Bes', winner of Int. Half Ton Cup of 1972 - (held at Mastrand, DEN, sailed by Paul Elvstrom.)