North Star 500
Description
The North Star 500 is a classic fiberglass masthead sloop designed by the renowned firm Sparkman & Stephens (design #2135) and built by North Star Yachts Ltd. in Canada from 1973 to 1975. Approximately 50 units were produced as an IOR 1/4-Ton Cup racer-cruiser, with a variant built in Finland as the Blue Bird 25. It features a fin keel with skeg-hung rudder for protected steering and balanced performance, emphasizing speed and agility for club racing or coastal day sailing. The compact interior is basic yet functional for 2-4: V-berth forward, settee berths in the saloon, small galley area, and portable head under modest headroom (~5'10"). Original power was a Universal Atomic 4 gasoline inboard (25 hp).
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | North Star Yachts Ltd. |
| Length | 24.980 ft |
| LOA | 24.980 ft |
| LWL | 20.230 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 4298 lb |
| Ballast | 1710 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1973 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 33 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.25 ft |
| p | 27.50 ft |
| e | 8.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 ft | 10.25 ft | 27.50 ft | 8.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
North Star 500 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 27.5 ft - (8382 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.39 ft - (8653 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28.57 ft - (8708 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 124.24 ft² |
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North Star 500 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 27.64 ft - (8425 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.51 ft - (4118 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.12 ft - (7352 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.79 ft - (3594 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 162.93 ft² |
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North Star 500 - GENOA
| Luff | * 32.83 ft - (10007 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.95 ft - (9434 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.05 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.38 ft - (4688 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 252.48 ft² |
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North Star 500 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 32.83 ft - (10007 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 18.45 ft - (5624 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.45 ft - (5624 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 515 ft² |
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