The Sonata thomas is a 22.58ft fractional sloop designed by David Thomas and built in fiberglass by Hunter Boats Ltd. (UK) between 1976 and 1982.
400 units have been built.
The Sonata thomas is a light 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 | Sonata thomas | ||
| Length | 22.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.34 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.26 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 175.72 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 11.17 | ||
| Capsize | 2.52 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 18.42 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2460 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1015 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.75 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 197 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 97 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 99.88 sq.ft | ||
| I | 24.25 ft | ||
| J | 8 ft | ||
| P | 23.50 ft | ||
| E | 8.50 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 | Hunter Boats Ltd. (UK) | ||
| Designer | David Thomas | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 1982 | ||
| Number built | 400 |
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