⛵ Sailboat DB

505

Fractional Sloop • Centerboard Dinghy • Built 1954

photo drawing insignia

Dimensions

LOA
16.5 ft
LWL
15 ft
Beam
6.18 ft
Max Draft
4.67 ft
Min Draft
0.5 ft
Displacement
280 lbs
Ballast
— lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
3.78 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
65.4
D/L Ratio ⓘ
37
Ballast Ratio ⓘ

Sail Plan

Sail Area
175 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Centerboard Dinghy
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
Wood/FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1954
Last Built
Number Built
9100
Notes: Developed from the CORONET, the 505 soon became an international gold standard for high performance dinghys.\nThe class rules have allowed experimentation in both rigging and construction techniques so that, as can be seen, many well known builders have, at one time or another, been involved in the building of 505s. \nThe list of present and former builders shown is far from complete. The latest Information about current builders etc. can be found on the excellent class web site.

Designer

Class Association