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DISCOVERY 7.9 (GRAMPIAN)

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/transom hung rudder • Built 1975–1977

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Dimensions

LOA
26 ft
LWL
21.75 ft
Beam
8.33 ft
Max Draft
3.75 ft
Displacement
5,100 lbs
Ballast
2,300 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.94 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.2
D/L Ratio ⓘ
221
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
45.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
318 sq ft
I
33.25 ft
J
11 ft
P
28 ft
E
10 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1975
Last Built
1977
Number Built
Notes: Based on the GRAMPIAN 26 but with a raised deck and coachroof. Very few built.

Builder

Class Association