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Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii
Designer: Fife  ·  Builder: A. Hutchinson & Co/John Hildtich (Ireland)  ·  First built: 1898
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About the Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii

Developed specifically for the challenging waters of Belfast Lough in Northern Ireland, this one-design sailboat represents a regional racing class with deep roots in Irish sailing tradition. One-design classes like this were created to ensure fair competition by standardizing boat specifications, allowing races to be won on sailing skill rather than equipment advantages. The Class II designation suggests this boat serves as either a stepping stone from smaller one-designs or offers a more accessible entry point compared to larger fleet racing boats. Belfast Lough's varied conditions, from protected inner waters to more exposed outer reaches, would have influenced the design to handle both light air sailing and stronger coastal breezes. Regional one-design classes often become the backbone of local sailing communities, fostering competitive racing while building seamanship skills. These boats typically emphasize durability and straightforward handling over cutting-edge performance, making them excellent choices for club racing and sail training programs. While detailed specifications remain limited, the Belfast Lough One Design Class II likely represents solid, traditional design principles suited for Irish coastal conditions. For sailors interested in one-design racing or those seeking a boat with regional heritage and proven seaworthiness, this class offers an intriguing option with authentic sailing character.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 15.00 ft / 4.57 m
Beam 6.16 ft / 1.88 m
Max Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 9,600.00 lb / 4,354 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction Wood
Designer Fife
Builder A. Hutchinson & Co/John Hildtich (IRELAND)
First Built 1898
Number Built 9
Related Sailboats Broads One Design · 110 · Trident 24 · Thompson 24 · Tamarisk 24
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Performance Ratios
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
1269.84
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. 1.98 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 12.62
J (Foretriangle Base) This version (CLASS II) is the earliest of the 3.
P (Mainsail Luff) 355.00 ft² / 32.98 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 1269.84
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii ★
24.0 ft
110
24.0 ft
Broads One Design
24.0 ft
Tamarisk 24
24.0 ft
Thompson 24
24.0 ft
Trident 24
24.0 ft
LWL
Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii ★
15.0 ft
110
18.0 ft
Broads One Design
16.2 ft
Tamarisk 24
21.2 ft
Thompson 24
21.0 ft
Trident 24
19.0 ft
Beam
Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii ★
6.2 ft
110
4.2 ft
Broads One Design
5.1 ft
Tamarisk 24
7.8 ft
Thompson 24
8.0 ft
Trident 24
7.4 ft
Displacement
Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii ★
9 lbs
110
910 lbs
Broads One Design
1 lbs
Tamarisk 24
6 lbs
Thompson 24
6 lbs
Trident 24
4 lbs
Ballast
Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii ★
110
300 lbs
Broads One Design
Tamarisk 24
2 lbs
Thompson 24
1 lbs
Trident 24
1 lbs
Sail Area
Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii ★
110
157 sq ft
Broads One Design
262 sq ft
Tamarisk 24
Thompson 24
Trident 24
290 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii ★
110
26.8
Broads One Design
28.4
Tamarisk 24
Thompson 24
Trident 24
18.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii ★
110
33.0 %
Broads One Design
Tamarisk 24
39.9 %
Thompson 24
Trident 24
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii ★
110
10.6
Broads One Design
17.2
Tamarisk 24
Thompson 24
26.5
Trident 24
21.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii ★
110
1.72
Broads One Design
1.67
Tamarisk 24
Thompson 24
1.76
Trident 24
1.87
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii ★
1,269
110
69
Broads One Design
Tamarisk 24
295
Thompson 24
Trident 24
Hull Speed
Belfast Lough One Design Class Ii ★
110
5.7 kts
Broads One Design
5.4 kts
Tamarisk 24
Thompson 24
6.1 kts
Trident 24
5.8 kts
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