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BUZZARDS BAY 15

Built by Herreshoff Mfg. Co. • Designed by Nathaniel Herreshoff
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BUZZARDS BAY 15 - Photo
BUZZARDS BAY 15 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type: Gaffhead Sloop
Construction: Wood
First Built: 1899
Last Built: 1928
Number Built: 92

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 7.47 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 4.57 m
Beam: 2.03 m
Draft (Max): 1.52 m
Draft (Min): 0.71 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 1,103 kg
Ballast: 454 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Sail Area (reported): 30.75 m²

Engine & Systems

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 5.19 knots
SA/Displacement (Reported): 29.36
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 41.12%
Displacement/Length: 321.69
Comfort Ratio: 16.80
Capsize Screening: 1.99

Notes

The first 11 were built for members of Beverly Yacht Club, MA (USA).