Catspaw 8 by B&B Design
Description
All 8’ & 9’ plans offer both Bermudian and sprit rig options in the standard package. The Catspaw 8 package also offers two layouts, and choice of centerboard or tacking leeboard. Our line of standard dinghy/tenders were designed to meet the needs of your varied boating requirements.
Construction Details
| Designer | Graham S. Byrnes, N.A. |
|---|---|
| Length | 8.000 ft |
| LOA | 7.875 ft |
| Beam | 4.040 ft |
| Displacement | 65 lb |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 10.50 ft |
| e | 6 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 10.50 ft | 6 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Catspaw 8 by B&B Design - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 6 ft - (1829 mm) |
| Leech | * 11.73 ft - (3575 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 11.91 ft - (3630 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 33.41 ft² |
| Comments |
This is the Bermuda sail option. A sleeve secures the sail over the mast. Add it to the sail dimensions indicated above. as shown on the plan. |
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Catspaw 8 by B&B Design - 4-SIDED SAIL
| Luff | 8 ft - (2438 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 5.25 ft - (1600 mm) |
| Leech | 8.83 ft - (2691 mm) |
| Head | 3.58 ft - (1091 mm) |
| Diagonal | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Tack Angle | 82.8 ° |
| Area | 36.45 ft² |
| Comments | Spritsail |
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