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Lafitte 66
Designer: Robert Perry  ·  Builder: Lafitte Yachts/Chung Hwa Boatworks  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Lafitte 66

Built during an era when performance cruising yachts were gaining prominence, the Lafitte 66 represents a compelling blend of ocean-going capability and refined sailing characteristics. This substantial yacht was designed to handle serious offshore passages while maintaining the comfort and amenities expected of a vessel in this size range. The Lafitte 66's generous length provides excellent stability and seaworthiness, making it well-suited for extended coastal cruising and blue-water voyaging. Its design philosophy emphasizes reliable ocean sailing over pure racing performance, though the yacht's size and proportions suggest respectable sailing ability across a range of conditions. With accommodations befitting its substantial dimensions, the Lafitte 66 offers the space and layout needed for comfortable long-distance cruising with family or crew. The yacht's construction and design details reflect the quality standards expected from boats intended for serious offshore work, incorporating features that enhance both safety and sailing performance. While detailed specifications remain limited, the Lafitte 66's reputation among knowledgeable sailors speaks to its capabilities as a well-rounded cruising yacht. For sailors seeking a vessel capable of handling extended passages while providing comfortable living quarters, this yacht merits serious consideration in the performance cruising category.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 66.00 ft / 20.12 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 52.25 ft / 15.93 m
Beam 16.33 ft / 4.98 m
Max Draft 6.75 ft / 2.06 m
Displacement 67,000.00 lb / 30,391 kg
Ballast 19,310.00 lb / 8,759 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,622.00 ft² / 150.69 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Staysail Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Lafitte Yachts/Chung Hwa Boatworks
First Built 1982
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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
15.81
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
44.55
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
1.61
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. 9.69
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
2.16
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. 3.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 67.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 23.0
P (Mainsail Luff) 59.7
E (Mainsail Foot) 20.5
SA Fore 770.5
SA Main 611.93
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