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TORCH
• Designed by Bert Keeble
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.