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.
Main features
| Model | Shields | ||
| Length | 30.21 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.42 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.88 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 66.96 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 256.70 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.88 | ||
| Capsize | 1.55 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20 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 |
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