Kelt Kelt 9m Fin keel

Sailboat 29′ 10″ Since 1981

Overview

Builder
Kelt
Model
Kelt 9m Fin keel
Type
Sailboat
Built
1981 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 10″ (9.08 m)
Waterline length
24′ 5″ (7.44 m)
Beam
10′ (3.05 m)
Draft
5′ 1″ (1.56 m)
Displacement
7,198 lb (3,265 kg)
Ballast
2,778 lb (1,260 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
535 sq ft (49.7 m²)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
23.0

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

Displacement / length
221

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

Ballast ratio
39%

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

Capsize screening
2.07

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2.07
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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