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DISCOVERY 7.9 (GRAMPIAN)

DISCOVERY 7.9 (GRAMPIAN) built by Grampian Marine Ltd. (CAN) and designed by Alex McGruer. Her first hull was built in 1975 with an overall lengh of 7.92 m or 26.00 ft long

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DISCOVERY 7.9 (GRAMPIAN) Sailboat Specifications​

Features

Overall Length (LOA) m / ft7.92 m / 26.00 ft
Builder(s)Grampian Marine Ltd
Designer(s)Alex McGruer
CountryCanada
Hull TypeFin w/transom hung rudder
First Hull Built1975
Last Hull Built1977
Rigging TypeMasthead Sloop
UnsinkableNo
TrailerableNo
Ballast Ratio45.1

Dimensions

Overall Length (LOA) 7.92 m / 26.00 ft
Waterline Length (LWL)6.63 m / 21.75 ft
Beam (width)2.54 m / 8.33 ft
Draft1.14 m / 3.75 ft
Light Displacement (MLC) 2313 kg / 5100 lb
Maximum Displacement2313 kg / 5100 lb
Ballast Weight1043 kg / 2300 lb

Performance

Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)1.94
Comfort Ratio20.32
Displacement-Length Ratio (DLR)221.28
Ballast Ratio45.1
Sail Area to Displacement17.22

Above Deck

Estimated Forestay Length10.67 m / 35.02 ft
Reported Sail Area29.54 m² / 318.00 ft²
Total Sail Area30.00 m² / 322.88 ft²
Mainsail Area13.01 m² / 140.00 ft²
I33.25 ft * 10.13 m
J11.00 ft * 3.35 m
P28.00 ft * 8.53 m
E10.00 ft * 3.05 m
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