Swanson Brothers Carmen 31
Sailboat
31′
Since 1961
Overview
- Builder
- Swanson Brothers
- Model
- Carmen 31
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1961 on
- Designer
- Ron Swanson
- Hull
- Long Keel
- Hull material
- Wood
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 31′ (9.45 m)
- Waterline length
- 24′ 6″ (7.47 m)
- Beam
- 9′ 6″ (2.90 m)
- Displacement
- 8,700 lb (3,946 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 449 sq ft (41.7 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 37′ 1″ (11.31 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 12′ 6″ (3.81 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 32′ 1″ (9.78 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 12′ 6″ (3.81 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 17.0
- Displacement / length
- 264
- Capsize screening
- 1.85
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.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
- Wood
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.