Dromor Yachts Apollo 12

Sailboat 39′ 8″ Since 1987

Overview

Builder
Dromor Yachts
Model
Apollo 12
Type
Sailboat
Built
1987 on
Designer
Judel/Vrolijk & Co.
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
39′ 8″ (12.10 m)
Waterline length
30′ (9.14 m)
Beam
11′ 11″ (3.63 m)
Displacement
13,889 lb (6,300 kg)
Ballast
4,850 lb (2,200 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
639 sq ft (59.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
44′ 3″ (13.50 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ 1″ (4.30 m)
P (mainsail luff)
44′ 5″ (13.55 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 7″ (4.15 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.7

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

Displacement / length
230

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

Ballast ratio
35%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.98

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.