⛵ Sailboat DB

IRWIN 52

Staysail Ketch • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1976–1985

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Dimensions

LOA
52 ft
LWL
44 ft
Beam
15.33 ft
Max Draft
7 ft
Displacement
55,000 lbs
Ballast
16,100 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.61 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
288
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
29.3%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
1370 sq ft
I
59.33 ft
J
22.21 ft
P
53.5 ft
E
20 ft
PY
32 ft
EY
11 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Staysail Ketch
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1976
Last Built
1985
Number Built
250

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-236
Power
85 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Mast Height
67 ft
Notes: A Mark II version was introduced in 1982.\nThe 52 was replaced by the 54 in 1988.\nKeel/CB: BD: 12.3'/BU: 5.3'

Designer

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