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Great Bay Champion
Designer: Steven A. George  ·  Builder: Great Bay Boat Works (Usa)  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Great Bay Champion

With limited specifications available for research, the Great Bay Champion remains somewhat elusive in the sailing community's collective memory. This scarcity of detailed information suggests either a limited production run or a boat that operated within specific regional markets, potentially around the Great Bay area that inspired its name. Based on its nomenclature, the Champion likely emphasized performance characteristics that would appeal to sailors seeking competitive capabilities. The "Champion" designation typically indicates a design philosophy focused on speed and handling, suggesting this sailboat was engineered for sailors who valued spirited performance over pure comfort amenities. Regional boat builders often created designs specifically tailored to local sailing conditions, and the Great Bay Champion may represent this tradition of place-specific naval architecture. Such boats frequently excel in their intended waters while offering good value for sailors familiar with the builder's reputation and construction methods. Without comprehensive specifications readily available, prospective buyers should seek out owner testimonials and conduct thorough surveys to understand the boat's construction quality, sailing characteristics, and maintenance requirements. The limited documentation makes professional inspection particularly important for anyone considering purchase.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 14.83 ft / 4.52 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 14.50 ft / 4.42 m
Beam 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
Max Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 800.00 lb / 363 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard (Trunk)
Rigging Type Gaff head Cat
Construction FG
Designer Steven A. George
Builder Great Bay Boat Works (USA)
First Built 1976
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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
117.15
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. 2.17 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 1.18 ft / 0.36 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 165.00 ft² / 15.33 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 117.15
How It Compares

vs. Cape Dory 14, Montgomery 15, Mutineer 15, Skipjack 15, West Wight Potter 15

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Dimensions
LOA
Great Bay Champion ★
14.8 ft
Cape Dory 14
14.5 ft
Montgomery 15
15.0 ft
Mutineer 15
15.0 ft
Skipjack 15
14.6 ft
West Wight Potter 15
15.0 ft
LWL
Great Bay Champion ★
14.5 ft
Cape Dory 14
14.0 ft
Montgomery 15
13.0 ft
Mutineer 15
14.1 ft
Skipjack 15
West Wight Potter 15
11.8 ft
Beam
Great Bay Champion ★
7.0 ft
Cape Dory 14
4.3 ft
Montgomery 15
5.5 ft
Mutineer 15
6.0 ft
Skipjack 15
5.3 ft
West Wight Potter 15
5.5 ft
Displacement
Great Bay Champion ★
800 lbs
Cape Dory 14
200 lbs
Montgomery 15
475 lbs
Mutineer 15
410 lbs
Skipjack 15
340 lbs
West Wight Potter 15
475 lbs
Ballast
Great Bay Champion ★
Cape Dory 14
50 lbs
Montgomery 15
175 lbs
Mutineer 15
Skipjack 15
West Wight Potter 15
165 lbs
Sail Area
Great Bay Champion ★
Cape Dory 14
85 sq ft
Montgomery 15
90 sq ft
Mutineer 15
150 sq ft
Skipjack 15
West Wight Potter 15
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Great Bay Champion ★
Cape Dory 14
39.8
Montgomery 15
23.6
Mutineer 15
43.5
Skipjack 15
West Wight Potter 15
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Great Bay Champion ★
Cape Dory 14
25.0 %
Montgomery 15
36.8 %
Mutineer 15
Skipjack 15
West Wight Potter 15
34.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Great Bay Champion ★
Cape Dory 14
3.2
Montgomery 15
5.5
Mutineer 15
4.1
Skipjack 15
4.4
West Wight Potter 15
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Great Bay Champion ★
Cape Dory 14
2.91
Montgomery 15
2.82
Mutineer 15
3.23
Skipjack 15
West Wight Potter 15
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Great Bay Champion ★
117
Cape Dory 14
32
Montgomery 15
96
Mutineer 15
Skipjack 15
79
West Wight Potter 15
128
Hull Speed
Great Bay Champion ★
Cape Dory 14
5.0 kts
Montgomery 15
4.8 kts
Mutineer 15
5.0 kts
Skipjack 15
4.7 kts
West Wight Potter 15
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