West channel class
3 / 20 - score 66%
The West channel class is a 31.5ft fractional sloop designed by Kenneth Collyer / Morgan - Giles and built in wood by Morgan-Giles Ltd.(UK) since 1949.
The West channel class is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
West channel class for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 100%
| Model | West channel class | ||
| Length | 31.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 8 ft (100%) | the closest to 8 ft | |
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 92%
| Sail area / displ. | 0 | ?? | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 296.78 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 40.55 (92%) | the closest to 40.22 | |
| Capsize | 1.42 |
Hull 5%
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Wood | ||
| Waterline length | 25.90 ft (5%) | the closest to 24 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 11550 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.82 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 0 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 | Morgan-Giles Ltd.(UK) | ||
| Designer | Kenneth Collyer / Morgan - Giles | ||
| First built | 1949 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |