Lanaverre Buchanan Dragonfly

Sailboat 18′ 4″ Since 1972

Overview

Builder
Lanaverre
Model
Buchanan Dragonfly
Type
Sailboat
Built
1972 on
Designer
Christian Maury
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
18′ 4″ (5.58 m)
Waterline length
16′ 7″ (5.06 m)
Beam
7′ (2.13 m)
Draft
3′ 4″ (1.01 m)
Displacement
2,205 lb (1,000 kg)
Ballast
441 lb (200 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
215

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

Ballast ratio
20%

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

Capsize screening
2.15

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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