Duxbury duck
12 / 33 - score 64%
The Duxbury duck is a 18.0ft fractional sloop designed by John C. Alden and built in wood planked by Chaisson Boat Builders (USA) since 1925.
60 units have been built.
The Duxbury duck 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.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.
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Main features 100%
Model | Duxbury duck | ||
Length | 18 ft | ||
Beam | 6.33 ft (100%) | the closest to 6.33 ft | |
Draft | 0.58 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 28%
Sail area / displ. | 69.52 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
Displ. / length | 91.13 | ||
Comfort ratio | 5.80 (28%) | the closest to 6.24 | |
Capsize | 2.85 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull centerboard | ||
Construction | Wood planked | ||
Waterline length | 15.08 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 2.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 700 lbs | ||
Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.20 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 342 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 | Chaisson Boat Builders (USA) | ||
Designer | John C. Alden | ||
First built | 1925 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 60 |