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DISCOVERY 7.9 (GRAMPIAN)

Built by Grampian Marine Ltd. (CAN) • Designed by Alex McGruer
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DISCOVERY 7.9 (GRAMPIAN) - Photo
DISCOVERY 7.9 (GRAMPIAN) - Drawing

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General Information

Hull Type: Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1975
Last Built: 1977

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 7.92 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 6.63 m
Beam: 2.54 m
Draft (Max): 1.14 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 2,313 kg
Ballast: 1,043 kg

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 16.99 m²
Mainsail Area: 13.01 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 30.00 m²
Sail Area (reported): 29.54 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 10.13 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 3.35 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 8.53 m
E (Boom Length): 3.05 m

Engine & Systems

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 6.25 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 17.15
SA/Displacement (Reported): 17.22
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 45.10%
Displacement/Length: 221.28
Comfort Ratio: 20.32
Capsize Screening: 1.94
S-Number: 2.52

Notes

Based on the GRAMPIAN 26 but with a raised deck and coachroof. Very few built.