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