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CALKINS 50
Built by American Marine (HK) Stoll Shipyards(USA)
• Designed by Wendell H. Calkins
General Information
Hull Type:
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type:
Masthead Sloop
Construction:
Wood (strip. planked mahogany)
First Built:
1960
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
15.24 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
13.11 m
Beam:
3.66 m
Draft (Max):
2.29 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
12,474 kg
Ballast:
3,175 kg
Ballast Type:
Lead
Sail Plan
Sail Area (reported):
96.43 m²
Engine & Systems
Engine Make:
Ford
Engine Type:
Diesel
Engine Power:
120 HP
Fuel Capacity:
946 L
Water Capacity:
1,136 L
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
8.79 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported):
18.30
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
25.45%
Displacement/Length:
154.41
Comfort Ratio:
34.43
Capsize Screening:
1.59
Notes
An article about this boat, (and it's designer) appeared in 'Sports Illustrated',(3/1963). At that time, 5 boats had already been delivered.