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Mini Poland
Designer: Norbert Patalas  ·  Builder: From Plans  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Mini Poland

Designed as a compact sailing vessel, this Polish-built sailboat represents the country's contribution to small boat manufacturing during an era when Eastern European boatbuilding was gaining international recognition. The Mini Poland appears to have been conceived as an entry-level cruiser, offering sailors an affordable pathway into recreational sailing. With limited technical specifications available, the design likely emphasizes simplicity and ease of handling, characteristics typical of boats intended for novice sailors or those seeking uncomplicated coastal adventures. The compact dimensions suggest this vessel would be well-suited for protected waters, day sailing, and weekend coastal cruising rather than extended offshore passages. Polish boatbuilders during the latter half of the 20th century focused on creating practical, no-frills designs that delivered solid performance without unnecessary complexity. The Mini Poland likely follows this philosophy, offering straightforward sailing characteristics that would appeal to sailors prioritizing reliability over high performance. Given its origins and apparent design intent, this sailboat would be appropriate for sailors seeking an economical introduction to cruising or those wanting a manageable vessel for relaxed coastal exploration. The limited availability of detailed specifications suggests these boats may have had relatively small production runs, making them potentially rare finds in today's used boat market.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 9.35 ft / 2.85 m
Beam 4.17 ft / 1.27 m
Max Draft 1.97 ft / 0.60 m
Displacement 88.00 lb / 40 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Pram (Centerboard)
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Plywood
Designer Norbert Patalas
Builder from plans
First Built 1974
Number Built 40
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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
78.26
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
2.41
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. 3.78 kn
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. 0.71 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 0.52 ft / 0.16 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 53.00 ft² / 4.92 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) https://sailboatdata.com/forums/topic-tag/mini-poland/
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