Graves constellation
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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.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoff for this request.
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Main features 49%
Model | Graves constellation | ||
Length | 29.42 ft (66%) | the closest to 28.50 ft | |
Beam | 8 ft (32%) | the closest to 7.50 ft | |
Draft | 4.67 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 73%
Sail area / displ. | 18.96 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 45.83 % | ||
Displ. / length | 322.57 | ||
Comfort ratio | 25.26 (73%) | the closest to 24.62 | |
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 |
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 |