Karate mk1
7 / 160 - score 74%
The Karate mk1 is a 32.64ft masthead sloop designed by Michel Bigoin/Jacques Duvergie and built in fiberglass by CNSO (Constructions Nautiques du Sud-Ouest) between 1969 and 1975.
It accomodates 5 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Karate mk1 is a heavy sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Karate mk1 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 82%
| Model | Karate mk1 | ||
| Length | 32.64 ft (84%) | the closest to 32.15 ft | |
| Beam | 9.68 ft (81%) | the closest to 9.50 ft | |
| Draft | 5.91 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 74%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.16 (74%) | the closest to 18.65 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 37.78 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 322.40 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.07 | ||
| Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull 58%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.95 ft (58%) | the closest to 25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.91 ft | ||
| Displacement | 9921 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3748 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 524 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 349 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 175 sq.ft | ||
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 10 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 13.20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 53 gals | ||
| Headroom | 5.74 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
| Nb of berths | 5 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | CNSO (Constructions Nautiques du Sud-Ouest) | ||
| Designer | Michel Bigoin/Jacques Duvergie | ||
| First built | 1969 | ||
| Last built | 1975 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |