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Kelt 760
Designer: Jean Berret  ·  Builder: Kelt Marine Inc.  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Kelt 760

With limited specifications readily available, the Kelt 760 represents part of the French Kelt Marine's sailboat lineup that emerged during the brand's active production years. This model falls within the smaller end of Kelt's range, suggesting a design oriented toward accessible sailing for coastal waters and protected bays. French boat builders traditionally emphasize practical layouts and solid construction techniques, and the Kelt 760 likely follows this philosophy. The model number suggests a boat designed for weekend coastal cruising and day sailing, with accommodations suitable for a small crew or couple seeking comfortable short-term adventures. Kelt Marine boats generally featured moderate displacement hulls with emphasis on interior volume and sailing comfort rather than pure performance. The 760 would be well-suited for sailors seeking an entry point into cruising or those wanting a manageable boat for exploring local waters without the complexity of larger offshore vessels. While detailed specifications remain elusive, the Kelt 760's French heritage suggests thoughtful design details and a focus on the sailing experience rather than racing performance. This makes it an intriguing option for sailors prioritizing comfort and ease of handling over outright speed.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 24.93 ft / 7.60 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 21.00 ft / 6.40 m
Beam 9.44 ft / 2.88 m
Max Draft 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Displacement 4,188.00 lb / 1,900 kg
Ballast 1,631.00 lb / 740 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 273.00 ft² / 25.36 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Jean Berret
Builder Kelt Marine Inc.
First Built 1980
Last Built 1984
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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
16.86
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
14.67
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
2.35
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. 6.14
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
2.67
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. 708.33
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 30.45
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.16
P (Mainsail Luff) 25.73
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.18
SA Fore 154.69
SA Main 118.1
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Kelt 760 ★
24.9 ft
Catalina 25
25.0 ft
Crown 25 Schumacher
25.0 ft
Olson 25
25.0 ft
LWL
Kelt 760 ★
21.0 ft
Catalina 25
21.5 ft
Crown 25 Schumacher
Olson 25
21.2 ft
Beam
Kelt 760 ★
9.4 ft
Catalina 25
8.8 ft
Crown 25 Schumacher
7.2 ft
Olson 25
9.0 ft
Displacement
Kelt 760 ★
4 lbs
Catalina 25
4 lbs
Crown 25 Schumacher
2 lbs
Olson 25
2 lbs
Ballast
Kelt 760 ★
1 lbs
Catalina 25
1 lbs
Crown 25 Schumacher
840 lbs
Olson 25
1 lbs
Sail Area
Kelt 760 ★
273 sq ft
Catalina 25
254 sq ft
Crown 25 Schumacher
210 sq ft
Olson 25
294 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Kelt 760 ★
Catalina 25
223 s/nm
Crown 25 Schumacher
Olson 25
162 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Kelt 760 ★
16.9
Catalina 25
16.1
Crown 25 Schumacher
21.2
Olson 25
23.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Kelt 760 ★
Catalina 25
37.5 %
Crown 25 Schumacher
Olson 25
44.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Kelt 760 ★
14.7
Catalina 25
15.2
Crown 25 Schumacher
10.0
Olson 25
10.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Kelt 760 ★
2.35
Catalina 25
2.21
Crown 25 Schumacher
Olson 25
2.53
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Kelt 760 ★
Catalina 25
179
Crown 25 Schumacher
93
Olson 25
135
Hull Speed
Kelt 760 ★
6.1 kts
Catalina 25
6.2 kts
Crown 25 Schumacher
6.2 kts
Olson 25
6.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Kelt 760 ★
2.7
Catalina 25
Crown 25 Schumacher
Olson 25
4.5
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