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BESTEWIND 50

Built by KM Yachtbuilders • Designed by Dykstra Naval Architects
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BESTEWIND 50 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop
Construction: Polyester composite
First Built: 2008

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 14.97 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 13.72 m
Beam: 4.40 m
Draft (Max): 2.15 m
Headroom: 2.00 m
Max Height: 21.50 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 17,000 kg
Ballast: 5,600 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 46.42 m²
Mainsail Area: 58.28 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 104.70 m²
Sail Area (reported): 121.60 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 17.75 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 5.23 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 18.50 m
E (Boom Length): 6.30 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Yanmar
Engine Type: Diesel
Engine Power: 75 HP
Fuel Capacity: 600 L
Water Capacity: 620 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 8.99 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 15.84
SA/Displacement (Reported): 18.78
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 32.94%
Displacement/Length: 183.49
Comfort Ratio: 35.78
Capsize Screening: 1.73
S-Number: 2.80

Notes

Available with a deep keel: draft 2.5m / 8.20 ft.