⛵ Sailboat DB

TRIANGLE ONE-DESIGN

Fractional Sloop • Fin Keel • Built 1926–1933

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Dimensions

LOA
28.5 ft
LWL
18.5 ft
Beam
7.5 ft
Max Draft
4.75 ft
Displacement
5,017 lbs
Ballast
2,500 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.75 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
22.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
354
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
49.8%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
407 sq ft
I
22.8 ft
J
8.25 ft
P
37.5 ft
E
19.2 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin Keel
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
Wood
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1926
Last Built
1933
Number Built
60
Notes: Alden design #278. Originally called the MARBLEHEAD CLASS, the JAMESTOWN CLASS. \nOf 60 built, a few have been restored and are still sailing (2005).\n(According to 'John G. Alden and his yacht designs' only around 14 were built.)

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