BRIES
Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1968
Dimensions
- LOA
- 26.25 ft
- LWL
- 23.29 ft
- Beam
- 7.87 ft
- Max Draft
- 4.2 ft
- Displacement
- 6,173 lbs
- Ballast
- 2,425 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.72 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 18.5
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 218
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 39.3%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 389 sq ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- —
Production
- First Built
- 1968
- Last Built
- —
- Number Built
- 120
Notes:
(VDS #167)
When first introduced, the BRIES had a transom mounted rudder. This was soon changed to a balanced spade rudder.
Another version, built slightly later in the UK, was the OFFSHORE 8 METER.
Thanks to OFFSHORE 8M owner 'maduza' for for providing corrections.
Designer
- E. G. Van de Stadt (1910–1999)
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFFSHORE 8 METER | 26.25 | 1969 | Masthead Sloop |