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REACTOR 25

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1968–1973

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Dimensions

LOA
25 ft
LWL
21 ft
Beam
8.7 ft
Max Draft
4.5 ft
Displacement
5,000 lbs
Ballast
2,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.04 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.8
D/L Ratio ⓘ
241
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
40.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
270 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG solid laminate
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1968
Last Built
1973
Number Built
70

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo
Engine Type
Diesel
Notes: Paul Whitings first design (at age 16) which he also built. Successful JOG/RORC racer.\nDimensions are only approximate.

Designer

Source: reactors.org.nz