505


The 505 is a 16.5ft fractional sloop designed by John Westell/Austin Farrar and built in wood or fiberglass by Fairey Marine Ltd since 1954.

9100 units have been built.

The 505 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.

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Main features


Model 505
Length 16.50 ft
Beam 6.18 ft
Draft 0.50 ft
Country United Kingdom (Europe)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Ratios


Sail area / displ. 65.49
Ballast / displ. 0 %
Displ. / length 37.04
Comfort ratio 2.47
Capsize 3.78

Hull


Hull type Centerboard Dinghy
Construction Wood or fiberglass
Waterline length 15 ft
Maximum draft 4.67 ft
Displacement 280 lbs
Ballast 0 lbs
Hull speed 5.19 knots

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Rigging


Rigging Fractional Sloop
Sail area (100%) 175 sq.ft
Air draft 0 ft ??
Sail area fore 0 sq.ft ??
Sail area main 0 sq.ft ??
I 0 ft ??
J 0 ft ??
P 0 ft ??
E 0 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 Fairey Marine Ltd
Designer John Westell/Austin Farrar
First built 1954
Last built 0 ??
Number built 9100

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