Adams Yachts 10

Sailboat 33′ Since 1980

Overview

Builder
Adams Yachts
Model
10
Type
Sailboat
Built
1980 on
Designer
Joe Adams
Hull
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
33′ (10.06 m)
Waterline length
31′ 1″ (9.48 m)
Beam
8′ 7″ (2.62 m)
Displacement
6,510 lb (2,953 kg)
Ballast
3,437 lb (1,559 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
458 sq ft (42.5 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
34′ 6″ (10.52 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 8″ (3.56 m)
P (mainsail luff)
38′ (11.58 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 6″ (3.81 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
21.0

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

Displacement / length
97

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

Ballast ratio
53%

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

Capsize screening
1.84

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.