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SOL Sailboat

The new SOL sailboat is a familiar boat using the same components as the old classic, but with an updated cockpit to make it more adaptable and comfortable. Being built in Michigan makes it all more accessible - both the boat itself, and parts and accessories.

• A modern twist on the classic board boat, easy to launch, sail and transport.
• Open cockpit design offers comfort for up to a family of four. This, combined with built in straps, allows you to haul all your gear for a day on the water or a weekend adventure.
• Buyers can choose from a number of options to create a boat that is uniquely theirs! In addition to sail designs and boat decals, we offer a variety of colors for the handles, optional SeaDek, and extended splash guard.
• High quality construction with cored deck and hull, using a vacuum infusion process.
• Upgradedable rig allows you to move up from beginner to more advanced sailing quickly and easily.
• American built. Proudly manufactured in New Baltimore, MI.

Specifications

Length: 13 ft 9 in Beam: 4 ft 1 in Hull weight: 120 lbs Hull construction: Cored composite Mast: Aluminum alloy Sail area: 75 sq ft Crew: 1-4 Built: Michigan, USA

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SOL CAT 18 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of SOL CAT 18. Built by Sol Catamarans (USA) and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1973. It has a hull type of Catamaran Twin Dbrd. and LOA is 5.56. Its sail area/displacement ratio 73.79. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

SOL CAT 18 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about SOL CAT 18 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, contributions, who builds sol cat 18.

SOL CAT 18 is built by Sol Catamarans (USA).

When was SOL CAT 18 first built?

SOL CAT 18 was first built in 1973.

How long is SOL CAT 18?

SOL CAT 18 is 5.49 m in length.

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SERO Innovation

SERO Innovation products are built to last with durable materials and a sturdy yet sleek design.

The latest innovations and technology are used to design SERO Innovation's cutting-edge products for adventures on the water.

Customizable

Colors and materials can be customized with SERO products, including the SOL Sailboat.

Comfortable

Products are ergonomically designed to make adventures on the water as comfortable as possible.

SERO Innovation is committed to reliability and dependability, offering durable products and top-notch customer service.

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About SERO Innovation

SERO Innovation, makers of the SOL Sailboat and parts, was born out of a passion for the open waters in the heart of the Great Lakes. SERO’s SOL Sailboat is a modern, durable, and customizable sailboat perfect for beginners and experts to set sail on their next adventure. SERO offers customizable and long-lasting boats, parts, and accessories for your nautical needs.

With a commitment to delivering modern, customizable, and reliable boats, parts, and accessories – SERO has quickly become a trailblazer in the marine industry. Whether you are a new boater, a seasoned sailor, or a business owner offering boating experiences, SERO offers boats and parts to enhance your experience on the water.

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Sol Cat 15 is a 15 ′ 8 ″ / 4.8 m catamaran sailboat designed by Gene Vernon and built by Sol Catamarans starting in 1975.

Rig and Sails

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

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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)

Designed to be rigged as sloop or cat.

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