Blanchard Knockabout Sr.
Sailboat
26′
Since 1956
Overview
- Model
- Blanchard Knockabout Sr.
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1956 on
- Designer
- Maurice Griffiths
- Hull
- Triple Keel
- Hull material
- Wood
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 26′ (7.92 m)
- Waterline length
- 20′ 4″ (6.19 m)
- Beam
- 8′ 2″ (2.50 m)
- Displacement
- 5,700 lb (2,585 kg)
- Ballast
- 1,660 lb (753 kg)
Design ratios
- Displacement / length
- 304
- Ballast ratio
- 29%
- Capsize screening
- 1.84
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
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.