Cape Cod Shipbuilding Atlantic Burgess

Sailboat 30′ 7″ Since 1929

Overview

Builder
Cape Cod Shipbuilding
Model
Atlantic Burgess
Type
Sailboat
Built
1929 on
Designer
W. Starling Burgess
Hull
Fin Keel
Hull material
Wood or FG
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ 7″ (9.33 m)
Waterline length
21′ 6″ (6.55 m)
Beam
6′ 6″ (1.98 m)
Displacement
4,559 lb (2,068 kg)
Ballast
2,835 lb (1,286 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
398 sq ft (36.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
26′ 2″ (7.99 m)
J (foretriangle base)
8′ 10″ (2.68 m)
P (mainsail luff)
34′ 5″ (10.49 m)
E (mainsail foot)
15′ 2″ (4.63 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
23.1

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

Displacement / length
205

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

Ballast ratio
62%

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

Capsize screening
1.57

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
Wood or FG

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

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