El Mar Boat Co. Alpa A7
Sailboat
23′
Since 1975
Overview
- Builder
- El Mar Boat Co.
- Model
- Alpa A7
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1975 on
- Hull
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 23′ (7.01 m)
- Waterline length
- 18′ 11″ (5.76 m)
- Beam
- 8′ (2.44 m)
- Displacement
- 3,300 lb (1,497 kg)
- Ballast
- 1,200 lb (544 kg)
Design ratios
- Displacement / length
- 218
- Ballast ratio
- 36%
- Capsize screening
- 2.15
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- FG
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.