California 5.20 (Beneteau) Specifications
Main Specs
| Length, m | 5.5 |
| Beam, m | 2.3 |
| Draft, m | 0.65 |
Classification
| Hull Type | Long keel w/trans. hung rudder |
| Hull Material | FG |
Rigging and Keel
| Rig | Fractional Sloop |
| Max Draft, m | 0.65 |
Cabins & Passenger Capacity
| Headroom | 1.25 |
Engine
| Engine Type | Diesel |
| Engine Power | 15 |
Manufacturer Information
| Shipyard | Beneteau Yachts |
| Country | France |
| Series | California |
| Designer | André Bénéteau |
| Period of manufacturing | 1982 - 1988 |
Technical Specs
| LOA, m | 5.5 |
| LWL, m | 4.4 |
| Sail Area (S.A.), m² | 14 |
Sailboat Calculations
Hull Speed Max Formula
HS = 1.34 × √LWL (in feet)
The maximum speed of a displacement hull (referring to a hull that travels through the water rather than on top of it, e.g. planing).
HS = 1.34 × √LWL (in feet)
The maximum speed of a displacement hull (referring to a hull that travels through the water rather than on top of it, e.g. planing).
Pounds per Inch Immersion Formula
PPI = LWL Area × 5.333
The weight required to sink the yacht one inch. Calculated by multiplying the LWL area by 5.333 for sea water or 5.2 for fresh water.
PPI = LWL Area × 5.333
The weight required to sink the yacht one inch. Calculated by multiplying the LWL area by 5.333 for sea water or 5.2 for fresh water.
| Hull Speed Max, knots | 5.09 |
| Pounds per Inch Immersion, lbs/inch | 389.22 |
