Langelands Shipyard Bongo 9.60

Sailboat 31′ 6″ Since 1978

Overview

Builder
Langelands Shipyard
Model
Bongo 9.60
Type
Sailboat
Built
1978 on
Designer
Elvstrøm & Kjærulff
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ 6″ (9.60 m)
Waterline length
23′ 7″ (7.19 m)
Beam
9′ 11″ (3.02 m)
Displacement
7,716 lb (3,500 kg)
Ballast
3,527 lb (1,600 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
262

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
2.00

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.