The Samourai mk1 is a 24.28ft masthead sloop designed by Michel Bigoin/Daniel Duvergie and built in fiberglass by CNSO (Constructions Nautiques du Sud-Ouest) between 1968 and 1970.
800 units have been built.
The Samourai mk1 is a moderate weight 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.
Main features
| Model | Samourai mk1 | ||
| Length | 24.28 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.87 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.94 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.45 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.75 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 228.48 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.94 | ||
| Capsize | 2.07 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 19.03 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.94 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3527 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1543 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.85 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 252 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 135.69 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 116.29 sq.ft | ||
| I | 29.53 ft | ||
| J | 9.19 ft | ||
| P | 26.25 ft | ||
| E | 8.86 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 | CNSO (Constructions Nautiques du Sud-Ouest) | ||
| Designer | Michel Bigoin/Daniel Duvergie | ||
| First built | 1968 | ||
| Last built | 1970 | ||
| Number built | 800 |