⛵ Sailboat DB

KELT 5.50

Fractional Sloop • Lifting Keel • Built 1976–1982

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Dimensions

LOA
18.04 ft
LWL
15.75 ft
Beam
7.87 ft
Max Draft
3.61 ft
Min Draft
0.98 ft
Displacement
1,190 lbs
Ballast
331 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.97 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
25.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
136
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
27.8%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
182 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Lifting Keel
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG balsa cored deck.
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1976
Last Built
1982
Number Built
1000
Notes: A fin keel version was also available - draft: 2.46'.

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