Buchanan Spartan-2
Sailboat
23′
Since 1955
Overview
- Model
- Buchanan Spartan-2
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1955 on
- Designer
- Alan Buchanan
- Hull
- Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
- Hull material
- Wood (carvel planked)
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 23′ (7.01 m)
- Waterline length
- 18′ 4″ (5.58 m)
- Beam
- 6′ 6″ (1.98 m)
- Displacement
- 5,500 lb (2,495 kg)
- Ballast
- 3,400 lb (1,542 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 262 sq ft (24.3 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 24′ (7.32 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 8′ (2.44 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 27′ 3″ (8.31 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 11′ 3″ (3.43 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 13.4
- Displacement / length
- 401
- Ballast ratio
- 62%
- Capsize screening
- 1.47
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Iron
- Construction
- Wood (carvel planked)
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.