Kelt 850

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The Kelt 850 is a 27.88ft fractional sloop designed by Gilles Vaton/Patrick Roseo and built in fiberglass by Kelt Marine between 1983 and 1987.

1200 units have been built.

The Kelt 850 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / 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 80%

Model	Kelt 850
Length	27.88 ft (96%)	the closest to 28 ft
Beam	10.33 ft (65%)	the closest to 10 ft
Draft	5.33 ft
Country	France (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 91%

Sail area / displ.	16.07 (91%)	the closest to 15.93
Ballast / displ.	41.37 %
Displ. / length	188.28
Comfort ratio	17.15
Capsize	2.23

Hull 32%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	24.75 ft (32%)	the closest to 26.50 ft
Maximum draft	5.33 ft
Displacement	6394 lbs
Ballast	2645 lbs
Hull speed	6.67 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Fractional Sloop
Sail area (100%)	345 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	179.22 sq.ft
Sail area main	165.83 sq.ft
I	34.80 ft
J	10.30 ft
P	33.50 ft
E	9.90 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	Kelt Marine
Designer	Gilles Vaton/Patrick Roseo
First built	1983
Last built	1987
Number built	1200