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Projection 762
Designer: Stephen Thomas  ·  Builder: Projection Yachts (Uk)  ·  First built: 1995
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About the Projection 762

Relatively little documentation exists for the Projection 762, making it something of an enigma among production sailboats. Based on its name, the "762" designation likely refers to a hull length measurement, suggesting a compact and manageable vessel well-suited to coastal cruising and day sailing. Boats in this size range typically appeal to sailors seeking an accessible, easy-to-handle platform that can be sailed short-handed without sacrificing the fundamental pleasures of being under sail. Without a wealth of published specifications, prospective buyers would be well advised to seek out existing owners and class communities, who can offer firsthand insight into the boat's handling characteristics, construction quality, and suitability for intended use. Inspecting examples in person and commissioning a professional survey would be particularly important steps given the limited data available through mainstream research channels. For those drawn to the Projection 762, its relative obscurity may actually represent an opportunity — lesser-known production boats can occasionally offer strong value for budget-conscious sailors willing to do their homework and look beyond the more prominent names in the used boat market.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.74 ft / 6.93 m
Beam 8.53 ft / 2.60 m
Max Draft 5.48 ft / 1.67 m
Displacement 2,866.00 lb / 1,300 kg
Ballast 1,213.00 lb / 550 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Stephen Thomas
Builder Projection Yachts (UK)
First Built 1995
Last Built 2006
Number Built 25
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
42.32
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
108.81
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. 4.16 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 24.72
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.53 ft / 2.60 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 311.00 ft² / 28.89 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 108.81
How It Compares

vs. B 25 Beiley, Olson 25, Surprise 25 Archambault

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Dimensions
LOA
Projection 762 ★
25.0 ft
B 25 Beiley
25.0 ft
Olson 25
25.0 ft
Surprise 25 Archambault
25.1 ft
LWL
Projection 762 ★
22.7 ft
B 25 Beiley
21.3 ft
Olson 25
21.2 ft
Surprise 25 Archambault
21.7 ft
Beam
Projection 762 ★
8.5 ft
B 25 Beiley
8.3 ft
Olson 25
9.0 ft
Surprise 25 Archambault
8.1 ft
Displacement
Projection 762 ★
2 lbs
B 25 Beiley
2 lbs
Olson 25
2 lbs
Surprise 25 Archambault
2 lbs
Ballast
Projection 762 ★
1 lbs
B 25 Beiley
800 lbs
Olson 25
1 lbs
Surprise 25 Archambault
1 lbs
Sail Area
Projection 762 ★
B 25 Beiley
273 sq ft
Olson 25
294 sq ft
Surprise 25 Archambault
296 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Projection 762 ★
B 25 Beiley
27.6
Olson 25
23.2
Surprise 25 Archambault
24.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Projection 762 ★
42.3 %
B 25 Beiley
Olson 25
44.8 %
Surprise 25 Archambault
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Projection 762 ★
B 25 Beiley
8.2
Olson 25
10.8
Surprise 25 Archambault
11.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Projection 762 ★
B 25 Beiley
2.65
Olson 25
2.53
Surprise 25 Archambault
2.33
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Projection 762 ★
108
B 25 Beiley
Olson 25
135
Surprise 25 Archambault
Hull Speed
Projection 762 ★
B 25 Beiley
6.2 kts
Olson 25
6.2 kts
Surprise 25 Archambault
6.2 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Projection 762 ★
B 25 Beiley
6.1
Olson 25
4.5
Surprise 25 Archambault
4.2
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