Blue Water/Holden Laminates Broads (One Design)

Sailboat 24′ Since 1961

Overview

Builder
Blue Water/Holden Laminates
Model
Broads (One Design)
Type
Sailboat
Built
1961 on
Designer
Thomas Gillmer
Hull
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
24′ (7.32 m)
Waterline length
19′ 8″ (6.00 m)
Beam
8′ 7″ (2.62 m)
Displacement
7,950 lb (3,606 kg)
Ballast
3,000 lb (1,361 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
464

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

Ballast ratio
38%

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

Capsize screening
1.72

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

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