Bombardier 7.6

Sailboat 25′ 4″ Since 1980

Overview

Builder
Bombardier
Model
7.6
Type
Sailboat
Built
1980 on
Designer
Ron Holland
Hull
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
25′ 4″ (7.71 m)
Waterline length
22′ 6″ (6.86 m)
Beam
8′ 6″ (2.59 m)
Displacement
3,300 lb (1,497 kg)
Ballast
985 lb (447 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
314 sq ft (29.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
27′ 5″ (8.35 m)
J (foretriangle base)
8′ 7″ (2.62 m)
P (mainsail luff)
30′ 2″ (9.20 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ (3.66 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.6

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

Displacement / length
129

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

Ballast ratio
30%

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

Capsize screening
2.28

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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