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Windrush 14
Windrush 14 is a 14 ′ 0 ″ / 4.3 m catamaran sailboat designed by Richard and Jay McFarlane and built by Windrush Yachts starting in 1976.
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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
- SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
First known as the SURFCAT in Australia. Several versions have been built over the years. Cat and Sloop versions were available. Later produced in the US under license by AMF as the TRAC-14. Still in production: (2010)
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At Windrush we pride ourselves on the variety, quality and performance of all Windrush built hulls. Using state of the art construction techniques to achieve the stiffest, lightest, most cost effective outcomes for our customers, Windrush is leading the way in the production of:
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Windrush Catamarans (AU) Designer: Richard and Jay McFarlane: Sailboat Calculations Definitions S.A. / Displ.: 78.26: calculation mobile. 2 nd ad half width. 3rd ad full width. Sailboat Links. Builders: Windrush Yachts (AUS) Associations: Windrush Catamaran Association of WA: Related Sailboats: ...
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The Windrush 700 is a 7.35m production catamaran. This boat was first launched in 1990 at the Tokyo International Boat Show. The W700 is designed for Road Trailering in the spirit of the International Micro Multihull Class Association rules. The lightweight and aerodynamic form makes it practical to tow this boat behind a family car.
Windrush 14 The Windrush is a 14 foot one design class catamaran designed and built in Australia. The Windrush is a very competitive boat in the company of other 14ft catamarans. It is easy to rig and sail and is forgiving if you happen to bury the leeward hull under water. It can be sailed single handed, or with a lightweight doubles ...
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The Windrush 14 is Australia's most popular 'one-design' catamaran. It's equally at home 'off-the-beach' or lake / open water. Its 'hassle-free' design is simple and strong - and will 'grow' with you - from basic 1 sail configuration to jib and trapeze / spinnacker - It can be sailed single handed, or with a light-
First proper sail of Windrush 14 at Largs Bay Sailing Club
Windrush Catamaran Association of WA . windrushassociation.com. Windrush Catamaran Association of WA. Related Sailboats: Sort by: 2 Sailboats / Per Page: 25 / Page: 1. 0 CLICK to COMPARE . MODEL LOA FIRST BUILT FAVORITE COMPARE; TRAC-14: 14.08 ft / 4.29 m: 1980: WINDRUSH 14: 14.08 ft / 4.29 m: 1976: ShipCanvas ...
Brett began to sail first crewing for his father and then later on his own Windrush 12 and 14 catamarans, developing a passion and talent for multihulls that still burns almost 40 years on. Winner of many national titles in several classes Brett also developed the first fleet racing hydrofoil moth in 1999/2000 that now hangs in the Fremantle ...
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At Windrush we pride ourselves on the variety, quality and performance of all Windrush built hulls. ... lightest, most cost effective outcomes for our customers, Windrush is leading the way in the production of: Catamarans. F18 EDGE; Tornado; Windrush 12; Windrush 14; Windrush 600; Windrush 700; F18 The EDGE; Tornado by Windrush; Windrush 600 ...
The Windrush 14 is a well designed boat, it is great for racing, perfect for Mum, Dad and the Children to go sailing around the lake and surf. Great for holidays. Windrush 14 catamarans are sailed at sailing clubs along the coast and inland. There's always a friendly Windrush Sailor at one of the follow clubs to help get you started.
The Trac 14 is an American catamaran sailing dinghy that was designed by Australians Richard McFarlane and Jay McFarlane as a one-design racer and first built in 1980.. The design is a licensed version of the 1976 Windrush 14, which was originally known as the Surfcat and built by Windrush Catamarans of Australia.The Trac 14 is 25 lb (11 kg) heavier than the Windrush 14.
One hull flying. The boat was designed in 1967 by Rodney March from the Isle of Sheppey, England.At the IYRU Olympic Catamaran Trials for international status, where it defeated other catamarans. [1]To increase its performance even further, the Tornado was modified in 2001, with a new sail plan which included a spinnaker and spinnaker boom, as well as an increased sail area of the existing sails.
Catamaran (no boards/asym.) Specifications TRAC-14. 14.08 ft / 4.29 m - 1980 - AMF Alcort (USA) - Richard & Jay McFarlane. TRAC-14 Sailboat Data. Hull Type: Catamaran (no boards/a
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