Buzzards bay 15

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The Buzzards bay 15 is a 24.5ft gaffhead sloop designed by Nathaniel Herreshoff and built in wood by Herreshoff Mfg. Co. between 1899 and 1928.

92 units have been built.

The Buzzards bay 15 is a heavy sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.

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Main features 100%

Model	Buzzards bay 15
Length	24.50 ft (100%)	the closest to 24.50 ft
Beam	6.75 ft (100%)	the closest to 6.75 ft
Draft	2.25 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 100%

Sail area / displ.	29.36 (100%)	the closest to 29.36
Ballast / displ.	41.12 %
Displ. / length	321.69
Comfort ratio	16.54
Capsize	2.01

Hull 100%

Hull type	Monohull keel with centerboard
Construction	Wood
Waterline length	15 ft (100%)	the closest to 15 ft
Maximum draft	5.50 ft
Displacement	2432 lbs
Ballast	1000 lbs
Hull speed	5.19 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Gaffhead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	331 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	Herreshoff Mfg. Co.
Designer	Nathaniel Herreshoff
First built	1899
Last built	1928
Number built	92