Butterfly (dinghy)
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Specifications Under Current Rules | |
Crew | One |
LOA | 3632 mm (11' 11") |
LWL | |
Beam | 1372 mm (4' 6") |
Draft | 660 mm (2' 2") |
Hull weight (with fittings) | 61 kg (135 lb) |
Portsmouth | 108.3 |
One desin dinghy originally designed for a crew of two, but now most commonly raced single-handed.
[edit] History
The Butterfly was designed in 1961, in Libertyville, Illinois, by John Barnett.
[edit] Design
The hull is a scow design. The sail area consists of a mainsail and a small jib.
[edit] Sources
- National Butterfly Association: boat specifications and class history.