Cape Cod Shipbuilding Bullseye

Sailboat 15′ 8″ Since 1914

Overview

Builder
Cape Cod Shipbuilding
Model
Bullseye
Type
Sailboat
Built
1914 on
Designer
Nat Herreshoff
Hull
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Hull material
Wood/FG
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
15′ 8″ (4.79 m)
Waterline length
12′ 6″ (3.81 m)
Beam
5′ 10″ (1.77 m)
Displacement
1,350 lb (612 kg)
Ballast
750 lb (340 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
164 sq ft (15.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
17′ (5.18 m)
J (foretriangle base)
6′ (1.83 m)
P (mainsail luff)
19′ 3″ (5.87 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ 10″ (3.30 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
21.4

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

Displacement / length
309

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

Ballast ratio
56%

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

Capsize screening
2.10

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
Wood/FG

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

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