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Fish Debuys
Designer: Rathbone Debuys  ·  Builder: Edgar Young  ·  First built: 1919
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About the Fish Debuys

Documentation for this particular sailboat remains scarce in available records, making detailed specifications challenging to verify. What emerges from limited sources suggests a vessel that likely originated from European design traditions, possibly connected to Belgian or Dutch boatbuilding heritage based on the "Debuys" nomenclature. Without comprehensive specifications, potential buyers should approach this model with careful research and thorough inspection. The scarcity of available information could indicate either a limited production run, regional distribution, or a boat that predates comprehensive record-keeping in sailing databases. This uncertainty makes it difficult to assess the vessel's intended sailing applications or design strengths definitively. For prospective owners, the limited documentation presents both challenges and opportunities. While it complicates the research process and may affect parts availability or resale value, it could also represent a unique find for sailors seeking something distinctive. Any serious consideration of this vessel would require hands-on inspection by a qualified marine surveyor to evaluate construction quality, sailing characteristics, and overall condition. Connecting with sailing communities or forums specializing in lesser-known or vintage designs might yield additional insights from owners who have firsthand experience with this elusive model.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 20.50 ft / 6.25 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 15.83 ft / 4.82 m
Beam 6.67 ft / 2.03 m
Max Draft 3.00 ft / 0.91 m
Displacement 1,500.00 lb / 680 kg
Ballast 220.00 lb / 100 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 308.00 ft² / 28.61 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Gaffhead Sloop
Construction Wood/FG
Designer Rathbone DeBuys
Builder Edgar Young
First Built 1919
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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
37.69
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
10.73
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
2.33
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. 5.33
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. 377.27
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