Kelt 7.60 Keel and centerboard

Sailboat 27′ 2″ Monohull Since 1979

Overview

Builder
Kelt
Model
7.60 Keel and centerboard
Type
Sailboat
Category
Monohull
Built
1979–1985
Designer
Jean Berret
Hull material
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Single skin fiberg
Rig
Sloop Marconi masthead

Dimensions

Length overall
27′ 2″ (8.28 m)
Waterline length
22′ (6.71 m)
Beam
9′ 1″ (2.77 m)
Draft
5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
Draft, board or keel up
2′ 8″ (0.81 m)
Displacement
4,850 lb (2,200 kg)
Ballast
1,720 lb (780 kg)

Power and tanks

Engine
1 outboard or inboard engine
Power
4–10 hp

Sails and rig

Sail area
407 sq ft (37.8 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
1
Berths
4
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.7

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

Displacement / length
203

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

Ballast ratio
35%

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

Appendages
Centerboard : pivoting centerboard in the keel
Ballast ratio
35 %
Ballast type
Cast iron exterior ballast with steel centerboard
Cockpit
Closed aft cockpit
Construction
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Single skin fiberglass polyester - Deck: Sandwich balsa fiberglass polyester
Country
France
Former French navigation category
3
French customs tonnage
5.54 Tx
Genoa area
277 ft²
HN (French rating)
9.0
Helm
Single tiller
IOR rating
20.1
Jib area
90 ft²
Mast configuration
Deck stepped mast
Maximum transverse section
8 ft²
Number of levels of spreaders
1
Rigging type
Sloop Marconi masthead
Rotating spars
No
Rudder
Single transom hung rudder
Solent area
201 ft²
Spars construction
Aluminum spars
Spreaders angle
0 °
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only)
N/A €
Standing rigging
1x19 strand wire continuous

Data from boat-specs.com. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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