Investigator 563
12 / 56 - score 63%
The Investigator 563 is a 18.37ft fractional sloop designed by Kevin Shepherd and built in fiberglass between 1975 and 1989.
170 units have been built.
The Investigator 563 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very 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 quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 86%
| Model | Investigator 563 | ||
| Length | 18.37 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.41 ft (86%) | the closest to 7.51 ft | |
| Draft | 4.27 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 46%
| Sail area / displ. | 20.42 (26%) | the closest to 19.03 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 46.16 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 169.46 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.46 (66%) | the closest to 10.83 | |
| Capsize | 2.51 |
Hull 76%
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 16.33 ft (76%) | the closest to 16.73 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 3.94 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1653 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 763 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.41 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 178 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 | Kevin Shepherd | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 1989 | ||
| Number built | 170 |
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