Barnegat Bay A Cat
Sailboat
28′
Since 1922
Overview
- Model
- Barnegat Bay A Cat
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1922 on
- Designer
- Sweisguth/Mower
- Hull
- Centerboard (Trunk)
- Hull material
- Wood
- Rig
- Cat Gaff Head
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 28′ (8.53 m)
- Waterline length
- 22′ (6.71 m)
- Beam
- 11′ (3.35 m)
- Displacement
- 5,500 lb (2,495 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 665 sq ft (61.8 m²)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 44′ (13.41 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 28′ (8.53 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 34.2
- Displacement / length
- 231
- Capsize screening
- 2.49
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
- Wood
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.