North star 500
The North star 500 is a 24.98ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works since 1973.
The North star 500 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
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Main features
| Model | North star 500 | ||
| Length | 24.98 ft | ||
| Beam | 9 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.54 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.79 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 231.76 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.43 | ||
| Capsize | 2.22 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20.23 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4298 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1710 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.03 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 289 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 169.13 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 120.31 sq.ft | ||
| I | 33 ft | ||
| J | 10.25 ft | ||
| P | 27.50 ft | ||
| E | 8.75 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 | Hughes Boat Works | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1973 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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