Bayliner Marine Corp. Buccaneer 200

Sailboat 20′ 5″ Since 1974

Overview

Builder
Bayliner Marine Corp.
Model
Buccaneer 200
Type
Sailboat
Built
1974 on
Designer
Alan Payne/Bayliner
Hull
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
20′ 5″ (6.22 m)
Waterline length
17′ 4″ (5.27 m)
Beam
8′ (2.44 m)
Displacement
2,100 lb (953 kg)
Ballast
750 lb (340 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
197 sq ft (18.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
25′ 10″ (7.86 m)
J (foretriangle base)
7′ 7″ (2.32 m)
P (mainsail luff)
22′ (6.71 m)
E (mainsail foot)
8′ 4″ (2.53 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.2

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

Displacement / length
181

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

Ballast ratio
36%

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

Capsize screening
2.50

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.

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