Demon by Advance Sailboat Corp.
Description
The Demon is a small, classic American daysailer and one-design racer built by Advance Sailboat Corp. (Parkville, Missouri, USA) starting in 1961. It was designed in-house (primarily by Charles Teeter, Advance's tool maker and designer) as a stretched and enhanced version of the Flying Junior (FJ), adding about 2 feet to the stern for improved performance and sail area while keeping the lightweight, planing hull concept. Advance Sailboat Corp. produced fiberglass sailboats from 1959 to around 1981 (when they ceased operations), and the Demon was part of their successful line of small performance dinghies. It's known as a fast, fun, and forgiving boat — easy to sail singlehanded or with a crew of 2–3, with excellent planing ability in breeze and good stability for its size. It shares DNA with the National Sweet Sixteen (another Advance model), and some owners note similarities in handling and rigging. The class is rare today (no active one-design fleet), but surviving examples are cherished for restoration or casual sailing.
Construction Details
| Designer | Charles Teeter |
|---|---|
| Builder | Advance Sailboat Corporation |
| Length | 15.250 ft |
| LOA | 15.250 ft |
| Beam | 5.250 ft |
| Displacement | 275 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.160 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.580 ft |
| Year Built | 1961 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 17.33 ft |
| e | 8.13 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 17.33 ft | 8.13 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Demon by Advance Sailboat Corp. - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 17.33 ft - (5282 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.12 ft - (2475 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.71 ft - (5703 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 18.88 ft - (5755 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 72.55 ft² |
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