⛵ Sailboat

WEST SOLENT ONE-DESIGN

Fractional Sloop • Long Keel • Built 1923

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Dimensions

LOA
34.5 ft
LWL
23 ft
Beam
7.5 ft
Max Draft
5.25 ft
Displacement
14,400 lbs
Ballast
— lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.23 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
528
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
—

Sail Plan

Sail Area
567 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long Keel
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
Wood
Ballast Type
—

Production

First Built
1923
Last Built
—
Number Built
37
Notes:

Originally called WEST SOLENT RESTRICTED CLASS.

In 1925 5 boats to this design were built for export to Argentina where they became the LOS INDIOS CLASS.

The WEST SOLENT ONE-DESIGN raced as a class around the UK into the 1950's.

It is thought that at least 10 are still sailing. (2011)