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420
Built by Various
• Designed by Christian Maury
General Information
Hull Type:
Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type:
Fractional Sloop
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1959
Number Built:
56000
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
4.20 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
4.01 m
Beam:
1.65 m
Draft (Max):
0.97 m
Draft (Min):
0.15 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
100 kg
Sail Plan
Sail Area (reported):
13.01 m²
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
4.86 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported):
61.52
Displacement/Length:
42.99
Comfort Ratio:
2.68
Capsize Screening:
3.59
Notes
One of the most successful sailing dinghies ever. (Only the SUNFISH or LASER can be considered in the same league.)