Discovery 79 grampian
The Discovery 79 grampian is a 26.0ft masthead sloop designed by Alex McGruer and built in fiberglass by Grampian Marine between 1975 and 1977.
The Discovery 79 grampian is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
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Main features
Model | Discovery 79 grampian | ||
Length | 26 ft | ||
Beam | 8.33 ft | ||
Draft | 3.75 ft | ||
Country | Canada (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 17.22 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 45.10 % | ||
Displ. / length | 221.28 | ||
Comfort ratio | 20.32 | ||
Capsize | 1.94 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 21.75 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 3.75 ft | ||
Displacement | 5100 lbs | ||
Ballast | 2300 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.25 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 318 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 182.88 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 140 sq.ft | ||
I | 33.25 ft | ||
J | 11 ft | ||
P | 28 ft | ||
E | 10 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Grampian Marine | ||
Designer | Alex McGruer | ||
First built | 1975 | ||
Last built | 1977 | ||
Number built | 0 | ?? |