Bénéteau Stardust 311

Sailboat 32′ 4″ Since 1998

Overview

Builder
Bénéteau
Model
Stardust 311
Type
Sailboat
Built
1998 on
Designer
Group Finot
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ 4″ (9.85 m)
Waterline length
28′ 10″ (8.78 m)
Beam
10′ 7″ (3.23 m)
Displacement
7,716 lb (3,500 kg)
Ballast
2,425 lb (1,100 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
489 sq ft (45.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
40′ 4″ (12.30 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 4″ (3.46 m)
P (mainsail luff)
36′ 7″ (11.16 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 2″ (4.01 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
20.1

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

Displacement / length
144

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

Ballast ratio
31%

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

Capsize screening
2.15

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.

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