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TURNABOUT (NATIONAL 10)

Built by Parker River Marine / J.R.Duplin Marine • Designed by Harold R.Turner
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General Information

Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Cat (Marconi)
Construction: FG
First Built: 1953

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 2.95 m
Beam: 1.60 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 116 kg

Sail Plan

Mainsail Area: 5.67 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 5.67 m²
Sail Area (reported): 5.67 m²
P (Mainsail Hoist): 4.65 m
E (Boom Length): 2.44 m

Engine & Systems

Performance Ratios

SA/Displacement (Calculated): 23.84
SA/Displacement (Reported): 24.29
Capsize Screening: 3.31

Notes

The National 10 class was originally known as the Turnabout class, built in 1953 by Harold R.Turner as a small wooden single or double handed dinghy class. Many boats were kit built by "do it yourselfers" in their garages or cellars.