UDELL

Fractional Sloop • Fin Keel • Built 1955

Dimensions

LOA: 36.25 ft
LWL: 27.25 ft
Beam: 6.42 ft
Max Draft: 4.5 ft
Displacement: 4,600 lbs
Ballast: 2,400 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ: 1.54 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ: 13.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ: 102
Ballast Ratio ⓘ: 52.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area: 235 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type: Fin Keel
Rig Type: Fractional Sloop
Hull Material: Wood
Ballast Type: —

Production

First Built: 1955
Last Built: —
Number Built: 12

Notes:

Despite the Scandinavian pedigree, the Udell class was started by the Chicago Yacht Club as a version of 22 square meter intended for one design racing on the great lakes. The first boats were built at Kungsörs Boatyard (Sweden).

US Udell Class Assn.

6635 N Oshkosh

Chicago IL 60631

Phone: 312.346.7800

Fax: 312.346.9316

Designer

Knud Reimers (1906–1987)

Builder

Kungsörs Båtvarv AB (1914)