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TURNABOUT (NATIONAL 10)
Built by Parker River Marine / J.R.Duplin Marine
• Designed by Harold R.Turner
General Information
Hull Type:
Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type:
Cat (Marconi)
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1953
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
2.95 m
Beam:
1.60 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
116 kg
Sail Plan
Mainsail Area:
5.67 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
5.67 m²
Sail Area (reported):
5.67 m²
P (Mainsail Hoist):
4.65 m
E (Boom Length):
2.44 m
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
23.84
SA/Displacement (Reported):
24.29
Capsize Screening:
3.31
Notes
The National 10 class was originally known as the Turnabout class, built in 1953 by Harold R.Turner as a small wooden single or double handed dinghy class. Many boats were kit built by "do it yourselfers" in their garages or cellars.