Snark Sunflower
Description
The Snark Sunflower is an iconic 11‑foot "unsinkable" sailboat produced by Snark Products (USA) from 1962 to the 1980s, with over 200,000 units sold, making it one of the best‑selling sailboats ever. Constructed with Styrofoam flotation encased in fiberglass, it features a lateen rig, kick‑up centerboard/rudder, self‑bailing cockpit, and extreme portability (38 lb hull). Designed by Bill Cappel for beginners/kids on small waters, its stability and buoyancy made it a staple for camps, resorts, and first‑time sailors.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bill Cappel |
|---|---|
| Builder | Snark Products Inc. (USA) |
| Length | 11.000 ft |
| LOA | 11.000 ft |
| LWL | 10.500 ft |
| Beam | 4.167 ft |
| Displacement | 60 lb |
| Max Draft | 1.170 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.330 ft |
| Year Built | 1962 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 12.33 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 12.33 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Snark Sunflower - LATEEN
| Luff | 12.33 ft - (3758 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 64.02 ° |
| Area | * 55.42 ft² |
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