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BOWMAN 26
Built by Normand Boatyard (UK)
• Designed by Ian L. Anderson
General Information
Hull Type:
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type:
Masthead Sloop
Construction:
FG
First Built:
1968
Last Built:
1973
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
7.92 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
6.04 m
Beam:
2.44 m
Draft (Max):
1.22 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
2,296 kg
Ballast:
1,200 kg
Ballast Type:
Lead
Sail Plan
Sail Area (reported):
29.08 m²
Engine & Systems
Engine Make:
Saab
Engine Type:
Gas
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
5.97 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported):
17.04
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
52.27%
Displacement/Length:
289.81
Comfort Ratio:
22.61
Capsize Screening:
1.87
Notes
Ian Anderson was asked by Normand Boatyard to re-work his earlier SIRIUS design for GRP construction. The first boat produced was given the name BOWMAN. The molding was carried out by the Monachorum Manufacturing company. Eleven boats were built by the Normand Boatyard before the rights were sold to their then agents Larry Baker and Alan Hallett of Emsworth Marine Sales. Some were also built at Emsworth Shipyard.