Flying saucer atkin
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The Flying saucer atkin is a 17.83ft fractional sloop designed by William Atkin and built in wood since 1949.
The Flying saucer atkin is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is not stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features
| Model | Flying saucer atkin | ||
| Length | 17.83 ft | ||
| Beam | 4.67 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.65 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 70%
| Sail area / displ. | 28.27 (93%) | the closest to 28.46 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 26.25 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 87.19 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 9.58 (46%) | the closest to 10.13 | |
| Capsize | 2.01 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin Keel with bulb | ||
| Construction | Wood | ||
| Waterline length | 16 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.65 ft | ||
| Displacement | 800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 210 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.36 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 152 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | William Atkin | ||
| First built | 1949 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |