The 11:Metre is a sloop-rigged yacht with One Design rules that specify every hardware and rope. The building manual makes every boat alike no matter where it is built. The class rule has a crew weight limit (currently 350kg) which allows everyone to race on equal terms. The 11:Metre One Design was designed in 1990 by Ron Holland and Rolf Gyhlenius for inshore racing. A yacht A yacht was originally defined as a light, fast sailing vessel used to convey important persons. ...
Design Specifications
LOA: 10.3 m (33´8") LWL: 8.2 m (26´11") beam: 2.5 m (8´2") draft: 1.8 m (5´11") keel: 725 kg (1600 lbs) displacement: 1,625 kg (3,600 lbs) sail area upwind: 42 m² (450 sq.ft) spinnaker: 76 m² (810 sq.ft)
External links
International 11:Metre One Design Class Association