Southern Sails Inc. Amel Copain
Sailboat
17′ 2″
Since 1982
Overview
- Builder
- Southern Sails Inc.
- Model
- Amel Copain
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1982–1984
- Designer
- Charles Ludwig
- Hull
- Keel/Cbrd.
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 17′ 2″ (5.24 m)
- Waterline length
- 15′ (4.57 m)
- Beam
- 7′ 1″ (2.16 m)
- Draft
- 1′ (0.30 m)
- Displacement
- 1,200 lb (544 kg)
- Ballast
- 250 lb (113 kg)
Design ratios
- Displacement / length
- 159
- Ballast ratio
- 21%
- Capsize screening
- 2.67
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
- Construction
- FG
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.