Ross 780
The Ross 780 is a 25.58ft fractional sloop designed by Murray Ross and built in fiberglass since 1980.
70 units have been built.
The Ross 780 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 day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
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Main features
Model | Ross 780 | ||
Length | 25.58 ft | ||
Beam | 8.08 ft | ||
Draft | 0.92 ft | ||
Country | ?? | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 25.58 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 40.64 % | ||
Displ. / length | 88.45 | ||
Comfort ratio | 9.93 | ||
Capsize | 2.39 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull lifting keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 23.25 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5.92 ft | ||
Displacement | 2490 lbs | ||
Ballast | 1012 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.46 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 293 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 109.44 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 183.28 sq.ft | ||
I | 25.75 ft | ||
J | 8.50 ft | ||
P | 28.75 ft | ||
E | 12.75 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 3 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 11 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | ?? | ||
Designer | Murray Ross | ||
First built | 1980 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 70 |