Discovery 79 grampian
5 / 296 - score 90%
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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 94%
| Model | Discovery 79 grampian | ||
| Length | 26 ft (100%) | the closest to 26 ft | |
| Beam | 8.33 ft (89%) | the closest to 8.42 ft | |
| Draft | 3.75 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 74%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.22 (74%) | the closest to 16.78 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 45.10 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 221.28 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.32 | ||
| Capsize | 1.94 |
Hull 96%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.75 ft (96%) | the closest to 21.67 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 3.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5100 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2300 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.25 knots |
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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 | ?? |
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