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BEETLE CAT

Built by Beetle, Inc. (USA) • Designed by John Beetle
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BEETLE CAT - Photo
BEETLE CAT - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type: Gaff head Cat
Construction: Wood or FG
First Built: 1921
Number Built: 3600

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 3.76 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 3.56 m
Beam: 1.85 m
Draft (Max): 0.61 m
Draft (Min): 0.15 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 204 kg

Sail Plan

Sail Area (reported): 13.01 m²

Engine & Systems

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 4.58 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported): 38.19
Displacement/Length: 126.40
Comfort Ratio: 5.29
Capsize Screening: 3.18

Notes

The 'authentic' BEETLE CAT is a strict one-design class and built of wood.