Scheel Marine Carter 3/4 Ton

Sailboat 33′ Since 1975

Overview

Builder
Scheel Marine
Model
Carter 3/4 Ton
Type
Sailboat
Built
1975 on
Designer
Richard Carter
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
33′ (10.06 m)
Waterline length
26′ (7.92 m)
Beam
10′ 11″ (3.32 m)
Displacement
10,910 lb (4,949 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
512 sq ft (47.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
42′ 5″ (12.92 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ 2″ (4.33 m)
P (mainsail luff)
38′ (11.58 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ 4″ (3.14 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.7

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

Displacement / length
277

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

Capsize screening
1.97

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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