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Buckeye
 ·  Builder: Royal Sailboats Co.  ·  First built: 1967
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About the Buckeye

With limited documentation available, the Buckeye represents one of the more elusive designs in sailing history, making it a particularly intriguing subject for boat researchers and sailing enthusiasts. This relative obscurity often indicates either a limited production run or a regional design that never achieved widespread distribution. Based on the naming convention and typical patterns of American sailboat development, the Buckeye likely emerged as a locally-developed design, possibly originating from the Great Lakes region given Ohio's "Buckeye State" connection. Many such boats were created by smaller boatbuilders who focused on specific regional sailing conditions and preferences. Without comprehensive specifications, potential buyers should approach any Buckeye with careful attention to the individual vessel's condition and provenance. The limited available information suggests this design may appeal most to sailors interested in unique or rare boats with distinctive character. Given the scarcity of data, any Buckeye encounter represents an opportunity to document and preserve sailing heritage. Prospective owners should conduct thorough surveys and research the specific builder and construction methods, as these lesser-documented designs often require more investigative work to understand their sailing characteristics and maintenance requirements.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 12.67 ft / 3.86 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 12.08 ft / 3.68 m
Beam 4.92 ft / 1.50 m
Max Draft 3.25 ft / 0.99 m
Min Draft 0.67 ft / 0.20 m
Displacement 190.00 lb / 86 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 190.00 ft² / 17.65 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Builder Royal Sailboats Co.
First Built 1967
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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
92.05
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
2.87
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
3.42
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. 4.66
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. 212.36
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