Shields

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The Shields is a 30.21ft fractional sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Cape Cod Shipbuilding since 1962.

220 units have been built.

The Shields is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser.

This boat has an average score but ranks in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.

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Main features 26%

Model	Shields
Length	30.21 ft (12%)	the closest to 31.83 ft
Beam	6.42 ft (40%)	the closest to 6.67 ft
Draft	4.75 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 84%

Sail area / displ.	20.88 (88%)	the closest to 21.13
Ballast / displ.	66.96 %
Displ. / length	256.70
Comfort ratio	25.88 (80%)	the closest to 25.43
Capsize	1.55

Hull 37%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	20 ft (37%)	the closest to 21 ft
Maximum draft	4.75 ft
Displacement	4600 lbs
Ballast	3080 lbs
Hull speed	5.99 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Fractional Sloop
Sail area (100%)	360 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	139.39 sq.ft
Sail area main	223.31 sq.ft
I	29.88 ft
J	9.33 ft
P	33.38 ft
E	13.38 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	Cape Cod Shipbuilding
Designer	Sparkman & Stephens
First built	1962
Last built	0	??
Number built	220