Sandpiper 565
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[edit] Sandpiper 565
The Sandpiper 565 is a sailing sloop with four berth accommodation. She is one of the popular compact cruisers in eastern Canada and in the great lakes region.
This English Channel craft was first manufactured by Messrs, Sandpiper Marine LTD. of Southampton, England and was built under licence by C&L Boatworks located in Fort Erie, Ontario.
The English "Sailfish" shares many characteristics with the Sandpiper 565.
[edit] Specifications
L.O.A.: 18' 6" (5.65 m) L.W.L.: 15' 0" (5.57 m) Beam: 7' 1" (2.16 m) Draft: 10" to 2' 10" (.85 m)
Displacement: 1200 lbs. (544 kg.) Ballast: 300 lbs. Sail area: 167 sq. ft. (15.52 m²)
[edit] Sailing caracteristics
Due to her short waterline and wide beam, the Sandpiper is not a really fast boat but she shows a good pointing hability. A little tender at first, she rapidly becomes stiffer as the 300 lbs retractable keel begins to do it's job. This boat is also very easy to beach and trailer.
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