Kirié Elite 324 - Shoal Draft

Sailboat 32′ 8″ Since 1986

Overview

Builder
Kirié
Model
Elite 324 - Shoal Draft
Type
Sailboat
Built
1986 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ 8″ (9.97 m)
Waterline length
25′ 8″ (7.83 m)
Beam
10′ 8″ (3.26 m)
Draft
4′ 5″ (1.34 m)
Displacement
8,598 lb (3,900 kg)
Ballast
2,998 lb (1,360 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
614 sq ft (57.0 m²)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
23.4

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

Displacement / length
226

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

Ballast ratio
35%

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

Capsize screening
2.09

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2.09
Rigging
Sloop

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

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