Various Blue Jay

Sailboat 13′ 6″ Since 1986

Overview

Builder
Various
Model
Blue Jay
Type
Sailboat
Built
1986 on
Designer
Various
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)
Waterline length
12′ (3.66 m)
Beam
2′ 8″ (0.82 m)
Displacement
600 lb (272 kg)
Ballast
350 lb (159 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
155

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

Ballast ratio
58%

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

Capsize screening
1.28

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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

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