⛵ Sailboat DB

FAIRY ONE-DESIGN

Fractional Sloop • Fin Keel • Built 1906

Dimensions

LOA
22.5 ft
LWL
16 ft
Beam
6 ft
Max Draft
3.5 ft
Displacement
3,827 lbs
Ballast
1,650 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.53 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.4
D/L Ratio ⓘ
417
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
43.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
235 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin Keel
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
Wood planked
Ballast Type
Iron

Production

First Built
1906
Last Built
Number Built
14
Notes: One of oldest one-classes still racing. (Originally BELFAST ONE-DESIGN?) Sometimes called FAIRY CLASS.\nOriginally a gaff head sloop. \nThe first 14 boats were built for members of the Enniskillen Yacht Club. \nA centenary race was held at the Lough Erne Yacht Club in 2006.\nAt last account, at least 10 boats are maintained and racing on Belfast Lough, Ireland. (Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club)\nA photo has been promised.

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