Technical

For the more technical minded sailor - or even if you simply want to know some on board safety information - here are some features, specifications and dimensions for Drum that you might like to know before venturing out on a voyage. Of course, any further questions you may have on the day will gladly be answered by our highly knowledgable crew.

 Length Overall
 23.5m Length Waterline  19.1m
 Draft 4.3m
 Beam
 5.4m
 Mast Height
 29.9m
 Registered Weight
 40.4 tonnes
 Cruising Speed - Sail
 10.4mph
 Cruising Speed - Power
 8mph
 Fastest Recorded Speed
 33mph
 Fuel Capacity
 1000 litres
 Fresh Water Capacity
 750 litres
 Upwind Sail Area  240m2
 Downwind Sail Area
 350m2
 Keel Weight
 14 tonnes
 Mast Weight
 2 tonnes
 Sleeping Capacity  16 persons
 Crew - Chartering  3-4 persons  Crew - Inshore Racing
 24 persons
 Crew - Offshore Racing 18 persons  Hull Materials
 Carbon/Kevlar
 Designer Ron Holland
 Engine Ford 6.3 Litre,
 6 cylinder, 143HP
 Built 1984
 


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