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Brabant
Designer: Alan H. Buchanan  ·  Builder: Stebbings & Sons  ·  First built: 1958
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About the Brabant

Named after the historic European region spanning parts of the Netherlands and Belgium, the Brabant represents a lesser-documented chapter in sailing boat development. With limited specifications available in current databases, this vessel remains something of an enigma for marine enthusiasts and researchers alike. What can be gleaned from existing records suggests the Brabant was designed with European sailing conditions in mind, likely suited for coastal cruising and day sailing in moderate conditions. The boat's regional namesake hints at Dutch or Belgian origins, regions renowned for their maritime heritage and practical approach to boat design. Given the scarcity of detailed information, prospective buyers should exercise particular diligence when evaluating any Brabant they encounter. The limited documentation makes it challenging to assess typical performance characteristics, construction quality, or common maintenance issues that might arise with age. For sailing enthusiasts drawn to unique or uncommon vessels, the Brabant offers the appeal of rarity, though this comes with the inherent challenges of potentially limited parts availability and reduced community knowledge. Anyone considering this boat would benefit from thorough professional survey and direct inspection to fully understand its capabilities and condition.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.50 ft / 9.30 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.00 ft / 7.32 m
Beam 8.92 ft / 2.72 m
Max Draft 4.58 ft / 1.40 m
Displacement 11,275.00 lb / 5,114 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 400.00 ft² / 37.16 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction Steel
Designer Alan H. Buchanan
Builder Stebbings & Sons
First Built 1958
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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
12.77
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
36.4
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
1.59
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. 6.56
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. 764.93
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