Van De Stadt 15m (Legend 15m, Fora 40)
Description
The Van de Stadt 15m (Legend 15m/Fora 40), designed by E.G. van de Stadt for fast bluewater cruising, was built by Fora Marine (Netherlands) and licensees ~1988-1990s (~20 fiberglass hulls), with fin keel, spade/skeg rudder, fractional sloop rig, beamy stern, and performance focus (D/L 190, SA/D 20).
Construction Details
| Designer | E. G. Van de Stadt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Fora Marine (Netherlands) |
| Length | 49.210 ft |
| LOA | 49.210 ft |
| LWL | 42.650 ft |
| Beam | 14.110 ft |
| Displacement | 20944 lb |
| Ballast | 8818 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.550 ft |
| Min Draft | -0.001 ft |
| Year Built | 1988 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 59.06 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18.37 ft |
| p | 55.12 ft |
| e | 19.03 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.06 ft | 18.37 ft | 55.12 ft | 19.03 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Van De Stadt 15m (Legend 15m, Fora 40) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 18.865 ft - (5750 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.366 ft - (2550 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.04 ft - (6108 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.31 ° |
| Diagonal | 20.275 ft - (6180 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 5 in - (127 mm) |
| Area | * 82.3 ft² |
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Van De Stadt 15m (Legend 15m, Fora 40) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 13.123 ft - (4000 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 5.709 ft - (1740 mm) |
| Leech | 11.22 ft - (3420 mm) |
| Area | * 31.84 ft² |
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