The Graves constellation is a 29.42ft fractional sloop designed by E. Selman Graves and built in fiberglass by Graves Yacht Yard (USA) between 1964 and 1971.
27 units have been built.
The Graves constellation is a heavy sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Graves constellation | ||
| Length | 29.42 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.67 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.96 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 45.83 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 322.57 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.26 | ||
| Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.67 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2750 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.03 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 390 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 164.70 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 241.43 sq.ft | ||
| I | 30.50 ft | ||
| J | 10.80 ft | ||
| P | 33.30 ft | ||
| E | 14.50 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 | Graves Yacht Yard (USA) | ||
| Designer | E. Selman Graves | ||
| First built | 1964 | ||
| Last built | 1971 | ||
| Number built | 27 |
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