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THISTLE

Built by Douglass & McCloud • Designed by Sandy Douglass
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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.