Chantier Gouteron Bes 1/2 Ton

Sailboat 31′ 6″ Since 1972

Overview

Builder
Chantier Gouteron
Model
Bes 1/2 Ton
Type
Sailboat
Built
1972 on
Designer
Paul Elvstrøm
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ 6″ (9.60 m)
Waterline length
24′ (7.32 m)
Beam
10′ 4″ (3.14 m)
Displacement
6,800 lb (3,084 kg)
Ballast
3,130 lb (1,420 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
362 sq ft (33.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
34′ 3″ (10.44 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 1″ (3.39 m)
P (mainsail luff)
34′ 1″ (10.40 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 4″ (2.83 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.1

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

Displacement / length
220

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

Ballast ratio
46%

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

Capsize screening
2.17

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.