⛵ Sailboat DB

DESIGNERS CHOICE (HOWMAR)

Fractional Sloop • Centerboard Dinghy • Built 1978–1983

drawing

Dimensions

LOA
14.87 ft
LWL
12.75 ft
Beam
6.08 ft
Max Draft
3 ft
Min Draft
0.42 ft
Displacement
315 lbs
Ballast
— lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
3.57 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
41.5
D/L Ratio ⓘ
68
Ballast Ratio ⓘ

Sail Plan

Sail Area
120 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Centerboard Dinghy
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1978
Last Built
1983
Number Built
1500
Notes: A somewhat later version called the SHADOW has a longer a deeper cockpit to accommodate internal seating.\nThanks to DESIGNERS CHOICE owner 'titus tiger', for providing updated information about this boat.\n(S&S design #2349)

Builder