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KELPIE 15 (MACWESTER)

Fractional Sloop • Long keel w/trans. hung rudder • Built 1967–1980

Dimensions

LOA
14.92 ft
LWL
12.5 ft
Beam
5.5 ft
Max Draft
2 ft
Displacement
800 lbs
Ballast
450 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.37 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
21.4
D/L Ratio ⓘ
183
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
56.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
115 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1967
Last Built
1980
Number Built
300
Notes: 'Dayboat' and 'Weekender' versions. Twin boards available as an option. All models have removable ballast for ease of trailering. Built under license by a number of different yards.

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