D. Stone & Sons Brightlingsea (One Design)

Sailboat 18′ Since 1927

Overview

Builder
D. Stone & Sons
Model
Brightlingsea (One Design)
Type
Sailboat
Built
1927 on
Designer
Robert Stone
Hull
Centerboard Dinghy
Hull material
Wood - clinker
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
18′ (5.49 m)
Beam
6′ 2″ (1.89 m)
Draft
0′ 11″ (0.27 m)
Displacement
1,375 lb (624 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
231 sq ft (21.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
18′ (5.49 m)
J (foretriangle base)
6′ 6″ (1.98 m)
P (mainsail luff)
26′ 6″ (8.08 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 1″ (3.68 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
29.9

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

Capsize screening
2.23

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
Wood - clinker

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