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THISTLE
Built by Douglass & McCloud
• Designed by Sandy Douglass
General Information
Hull Type:
Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type:
Fractional Sloop
Construction:
Molded Ply/FG
First Built:
1945
Number Built:
4000
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
5.18 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
5.18 m
Beam:
1.83 m
Draft (Max):
1.37 m
Draft (Min):
0.15 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
234 kg
Sail Plan
Sail Area (reported):
17.74 m²
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
5.52 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported):
47.63
Displacement/Length:
46.80
Comfort Ratio:
4.30
Capsize Screening:
3.00
Notes
Spin area: 220 sq ft.