Chrysler Marine Barracuda 13

Sailboat 13′ Since 1964

Overview

Builder
Chrysler Marine
Model
Barracuda 13
Type
Sailboat
Built
1964 on
Designer
Gus Linell
Hull
Dbrd. Dinghy
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cat (unstayed)

Dimensions

Length overall
13′ (3.96 m)
Waterline length
12′ (3.66 m)
Beam
4′ 6″ (1.37 m)
Displacement
300 lb (136 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
82.1 sq ft (7.6 m²)
P (mainsail luff)
16′ (4.88 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 6″ (2.90 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
29.3

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

Displacement / length
78

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

Capsize screening
2.69

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

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