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TORCH

• Designed by Bert Keeble
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General Information

Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
Construction: Plywood/FG
First Built: 1961
Last Built: 1982
Number Built: 400

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 3.96 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 3.84 m
Beam: 1.57 m
Draft (Max): 1.06 m
Draft (Min): 0.15 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 113 kg

Sail Plan

Sail Area (reported): 8.08 m²

Engine & Systems

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 4.76 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported): 35.11
Displacement/Length: 55.79
Comfort Ratio: 3.42
Capsize Screening: 3.27

Notes

Designed originally as a rowing/sailing utility dinghy for the home builder w/ gunter rig.