Rhodes Bantam
Description
The RHODES BANTAM is a dinghy designed by Philip Rhodes. This nimble dinghy is designed for responsive sailing and easy handling, featuring variable draft for versatility in different sailing conditions. Perfect for day sailing, club racing, or teaching young sailors the ropes.
Construction Details
| Designer | Philip Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.000 ft |
| LOA | 14.000 ft |
| LWL | 13.080 ft |
| Beam | 5.500 ft |
| Displacement | 325 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.170 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 17.17 ft |
| e | 9 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 17.17 ft | 9 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 17.167 ft - (5233 mm) |
| Foot | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.63 ft - (5678 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 86.08 ° |
| Diagonal | 18.83 ft - (5739 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 79.57 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 12.56 ft - (3828 mm) |
| Foot | 7.75 ft - (2362 mm) |
| Leech | 12.35 ft - (3764 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.3 ft - (2225 mm) |
| Area | * 45.85 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| MidGirth | 11.33 ft - (3453 mm) |
| Foot | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Area | * 166 ft² |
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