Archambault Grand Surprise

Sailboat 31′ 5″ Since 1999

Overview

Builder
Archambault
Model
Grand Surprise
Type
Sailboat
Built
1999 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ 5″ (9.57 m)
Waterline length
29′ 5″ (8.96 m)
Beam
9′ 1″ (2.77 m)
Draft
6′ 10″ (2.07 m)
Displacement
5,842 lb (2,650 kg)
Ballast
2,315 lb (1,050 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
603 sq ft (56.0 m²)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
29.7

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

Displacement / length
103

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

Ballast ratio
40%

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

Capsize screening
2.02

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2.02
Rigging
Sloop

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

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