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Valetta Class
Designer: Artu Chiggiato  ·  First built: 1948
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About the Valetta Class

Bearing the name of Malta's historic capital city, the Valetta Class is a sailboat that carries an air of classic character and purposeful design. While detailed specifications for this vessel remain limited in available records, the Valetta Class appears to be oriented toward relaxed coastal and inshore sailing, making it a candidate worth exploring for those seeking a manageable and characterful boat for day sailing or gentle cruising. Without a wealth of documented data, prospective buyers researching the Valetta Class would be well served by connecting with class associations, regional sailing clubs, or owners directly, as firsthand accounts often reveal the most accurate picture of a boat's true personality on the water. Boats with limited public records can sometimes represent hidden gems — well-regarded within tight-knit sailing communities but simply underrepresented in mainstream databases. If you're considering a Valetta Class, a thorough survey is especially important given the scarcity of publicly available specifications. Understanding the construction quality, original design intent, and any class-specific quirks will be essential to determining whether this sailboat is the right fit for your sailing ambitions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 19.00 ft / 5.79 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 17.50 ft / 5.33 m
Beam 6.75 ft / 2.06 m
Max Draft 4.25 ft / 1.30 m
Displacement 1,500.00 lb / 680 kg
Ballast 485.00 lb / 220 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Wood planked
Designer Artu Chiggiato
First Built 1948
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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
32.33
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
124.95
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. 2.53 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 2.16 ft / 0.66 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 200.00 ft² / 18.58 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 124.95
How It Compares

vs. Flying Scot, Rhodes 19, Squib

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Dimensions
LOA
Valetta Class ★
19.0 ft
Flying Scot
19.0 ft
Rhodes 19
19.2 ft
Squib
19.0 ft
LWL
Valetta Class ★
17.5 ft
Flying Scot
18.5 ft
Rhodes 19
17.8 ft
Squib
17.0 ft
Beam
Valetta Class ★
6.8 ft
Flying Scot
6.8 ft
Rhodes 19
7.0 ft
Squib
6.2 ft
Displacement
Valetta Class ★
1 lbs
Flying Scot
850 lbs
Rhodes 19
1 lbs
Squib
1 lbs
Ballast
Valetta Class ★
485 lbs
Flying Scot
Rhodes 19
415 lbs
Squib
827 lbs
Sail Area
Valetta Class ★
Flying Scot
191 sq ft
Rhodes 19
175 sq ft
Squib
172 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Valetta Class ★
Flying Scot
204 s/nm
Rhodes 19
261 s/nm
Squib
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Valetta Class ★
Flying Scot
34.1
Rhodes 19
22.9
Squib
21.1
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Valetta Class ★
Flying Scot
5.5
Rhodes 19
8.6
Squib
11.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Valetta Class ★
Flying Scot
2.85
Rhodes 19
2.53
Squib
2.16
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Valetta Class ★
124
Flying Scot
59
Rhodes 19
Squib
Hull Speed
Valetta Class ★
Flying Scot
5.8 kts
Rhodes 19
5.7 kts
Squib
5.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Valetta Class ★
Flying Scot
8.0
Rhodes 19
4.9
Squib
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