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Armagnac
Designer: P. Harle  ·  Builder: Chantier Aubin  ·  First built: 1969
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About the Armagnac

Named after the renowned French brandy region, this sailboat represents a distinctive entry in the cruising yacht market. With limited specifications publicly available, the Armagnac appears to be a relatively uncommon design that likely emerged from European boatbuilding traditions, given its French nomenclature. Based on typical naming conventions and design heritage, the Armagnac was probably conceived as a comfortable cruising yacht suitable for coastal and moderate offshore sailing. French-influenced designs from this era typically emphasized seaworthiness and livability over pure racing performance, suggesting this boat would appeal to sailors prioritizing comfort and reliability during extended passages. The scarcity of detailed specifications may indicate either limited production numbers or that this model predates widespread documentation of yacht designs. This relative obscurity could actually benefit potential owners seeking a unique vessel that stands apart from more common production boats. For sailors researching the Armagnac, the limited available data suggests focusing on individual boat condition and surveyor assessment becomes particularly important. The boat's French heritage implies thoughtful construction and attention to the details that matter for serious cruising sailors who value character over mass-market appeal.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.89 ft / 8.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.82 ft / 6.65 m
Beam 8.76 ft / 2.67 m
Max Draft 4.59 ft / 1.40 m
Displacement 4,850.00 lb / 2,200 kg
Ballast 2,646.00 lb / 1,200 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 295.00 ft² / 27.41 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel w/bulb
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction Plywood
Designer P. Harle
Builder Chantier Aubin
First Built 1969
Last Built 1976
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
16.52
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
17.6
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.07
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.26
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 682.98
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Armagnac ★
27.9 ft
Islander 28
27.9 ft
Morgan 28
27.8 ft
Sabre 28 1
28.0 ft
LWL
Armagnac ★
21.8 ft
Islander 28
23.1 ft
Morgan 28
23.8 ft
Sabre 28 1
22.8 ft
Beam
Armagnac ★
8.8 ft
Islander 28
9.8 ft
Morgan 28
9.0 ft
Sabre 28 1
9.0 ft
Displacement
Armagnac ★
4 lbs
Islander 28
7 lbs
Morgan 28
7 lbs
Sabre 28 1
6 lbs
Ballast
Armagnac ★
2 lbs
Islander 28
3 lbs
Morgan 28
3 lbs
Sabre 28 1
2 lbs
Sail Area
Armagnac ★
295 sq ft
Islander 28
361 sq ft
Morgan 28
401 sq ft
Sabre 28 1
391 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Armagnac ★
Islander 28
186 s/nm
Morgan 28
207 s/nm
Sabre 28 1
186 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Armagnac ★
16.5
Islander 28
15.8
Morgan 28
16.7
Sabre 28 1
17.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Armagnac ★
Islander 28
42.9 %
Morgan 28
Sabre 28 1
42.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Armagnac ★
17.6
Islander 28
21.0
Morgan 28
25.2
Sabre 28 1
23.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Armagnac ★
2.07
Islander 28
2.06
Morgan 28
1.83
Sabre 28 1
1.89
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Armagnac ★
Islander 28
254
Morgan 28
Sabre 28 1
258
Hull Speed
Armagnac ★
6.3 kts
Islander 28
6.4 kts
Morgan 28
6.5 kts
Sabre 28 1
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Armagnac ★
Islander 28
2.0
Morgan 28
2.1
Sabre 28 1
2.1
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