The Monark 540 is a 17.72ft fractional sloop designed by Pelle Petterson and built in fiberglass since 1973.
The Monark 540 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Monark 540 | ||
| Length | 17.72 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.22 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.12 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.93 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 50 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 201.56 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 11.98 | ||
| Capsize | 2.39 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.12 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1764 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 882 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.32 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 145 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 59.63 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 84.45 sq.ft | ||
| I | 17.80 ft | ||
| J | 6.70 ft | ||
| P | 22.37 ft | ||
| E | 7.55 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 | Pelle Petterson | ||
| First built | 1973 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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