Blanchard knockabout jr
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The Blanchard knockabout jr is a 20.0ft fractional sloop designed by Norman Blanchard Sr./Ben Seaborn and built in wood planked by Blanchard Boat Co. (USA) between 1934 and 1948.
25 units have been built.
The Blanchard knockabout jr is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features
| Model | Blanchard knockabout jr | ||
| Length | 20 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.30 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 72%
| Sail area / displ. | 26.90 (58%) | the closest to 25.82 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 35.71 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 152.59 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 10.94 (85%) | the closest to 10.78 | |
| Capsize | 2.24 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Wood planked | ||
| Waterline length | 16 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.30 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.36 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 210 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 | Blanchard Boat Co. (USA) | ||
| Designer | Norman Blanchard Sr./Ben Seaborn | ||
| First built | 1934 | ||
| Last built | 1948 | ||
| Number built | 25 |
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