Mount Desert Yacht Yard Amphibi-Ette

Sailboat 24′ Since 1960

Overview

Builder
Mount Desert Yacht Yard
Model
Amphibi-Ette
Type
Sailboat
Built
1960 on
Designer
Cyrus Hamlin, F. Butler
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
wood strip
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
24′ (7.32 m)
Waterline length
20′ 1″ (6.13 m)
Beam
7′ 10″ (2.38 m)
Draft
2′ 4″ (0.70 m)
Displacement
2,300 lb (1,043 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
227 sq ft (21.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
19′ (5.79 m)
J (foretriangle base)
8′ (2.44 m)
P (mainsail luff)
24′ 4″ (7.42 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 6″ (3.51 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
20.9

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
126

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Capsize screening
2.36

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
wood strip

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.