Archambault Surprise Swing keel

Sailboat 25′ 1″ Since 1977

Overview

Builder
Archambault
Model
Surprise Swing keel
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
25′ 1″ (7.65 m)
Waterline length
21′ 10″ (6.64 m)
Beam
8′ 1″ (2.47 m)
Draft
5′ 2″ (1.58 m)
Displacement
2,976 lb (1,350 kg)
Ballast
1,323 lb (600 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
328 sq ft (30.5 m²)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
25.4

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

Displacement / length
128

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

Ballast ratio
44%

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

Capsize screening
2.25

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2.25
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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