The Rossiter Pintail, a heavy displacement fractionally rigged sloop, was designed by Hugh Rossiter and built in the UK by Rossiter Yachts Ltd.
Underwater Profile: Shallow long fin with bilge keels
Hull Material: Wood/Fibreglass*
Length Overall: 27'3" (8.3m)
Waterline Length: 23'0" (7.0m)
Beam: 8'9" (2.7m)
Draft: 3'6" (1.1m)
Rig Type: Fractional sloop
Displacement: 11,650lb (5,28kg)
Designer: Hugh Rossiter
Builder: Rossiter Yachts Ltd (UK)
Year First Built: 1962
* Initially built with a wooden planked hull, this version was discontinued in 1970 from when fibreglass hulls became the norm.
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 9.7
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 40.3
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 427
4. Comfort Ratio: 41
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.6
Read more about these Key Performance Indicators...
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 9.7 suggests that the Rossiter Pintail will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 40.3 means that the Rossiter Pintail will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 427, tells us the Rossiter Pintail is firmly in the ultra-heavy displacement category. Load her up as much as you like and her performance will be hardly affected, not that it was ever startling. Few if any sailboats are built to this displacement category these days - but they remain popular with some long-distance sailors.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 41 suggests that crew comfort of a Rossiter Pintail in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a heavy bluewater cruising boat. Pitching and rolling will be well damped - your cup of coffee on the salon table stands a reasonable chance of staying there in most conditions.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.6 tells us that a Rossiter Pintail would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
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