Open 500


9 / 6890 - score 89%

The Open 500 is a 16.4ft frac. sloop (rotating spar) designed by Finot and built in fiberglass by Phileas Boats (FRA) since 2000.

The Open 500 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very 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 good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features


Model Open 500
Length 16.40 ft
Beam 7.34 ft
Draft 0.65 ft
Country France (Europe)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Ratios 84%


Sail area / displ. 49.07 (71%) highest
Ballast / displ. 32.76 %
Displ. / length 58.70 (97%) lowest
Comfort ratio 3.84
Capsize 3.52

Hull 100%


Hull type Monohull swing keel mono
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 16.40 ft
Maximum draft 5.18 ft
Displacement 580 lbs
Ballast 190 lbs
Hull speed 5.43 knots

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Rigging


Rigging Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Sail area (100%) 213 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 Phileas Boats (FRA)
Designer Finot
First built 2000
Last built 0 ??
Number built 0 ??