Archambault Suspens

Sailboat 30′ 5″ Since 1979

Overview

Builder
Archambault
Model
Suspens
Type
Sailboat
Built
1979–1987
Designer
Joubert/Nivelt
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ 5″ (9.27 m)
Waterline length
25′ 7″ (7.80 m)
Beam
9′ 10″ (2.99 m)
Displacement
6,118 lb (2,775 kg)
Ballast
1,830 lb (830 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
471 sq ft (43.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
35′ 3″ (10.75 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 8″ (3.25 m)
P (mainsail luff)
38′ 1″ (11.60 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 9″ (4.20 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.5

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

Displacement / length
163

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

Ballast ratio
30%

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

Capsize screening
2.14

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

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

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