Manuel Nunes & Sons Bear

Sailboat 23′ Since 1933

Overview

Builder
Manuel Nunes & Sons
Model
Bear
Type
Sailboat
Built
1933 on
Designer
Manuel Nunes & Sons
Hull
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Hull material
Wood
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
23′ (7.01 m)
Waterline length
18′ 1″ (5.52 m)
Beam
6′ 10″ (2.07 m)
Displacement
5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
Ballast
2,000 lb (907 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
272 sq ft (25.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
21′ 7″ (6.58 m)
J (foretriangle base)
7′ 4″ (2.23 m)
P (mainsail luff)
27′ 6″ (8.38 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ (3.96 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
14.9

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

Displacement / length
376

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

Ballast ratio
40%

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

Capsize screening
1.59

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
Wood

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