Sentinel Boats
Explorer 18 (Dix) Specifications
Main Specs
| Length, m | 5.5 |
| Beam, m | 1.9 |
| Draft, m | 1.25 |
Classification
| Hull Type | Centerboard Dinghy |
| Hull Material | Wood (lapstrake) |
Rigging and Keel
| Rig | Gunter |
| Max Draft, m | 1.25 |
| Min Draft, m | 0.24 |
Manufacturer Information
| Shipyard | Sentinel Boats |
| Designer | Dudley Dix |
| Period of manufacturing | 1992 - 1992 |
Technical Specs
| LOA, m | 5.5 |
| LWL, m | 4.85 |
| Sail Area (S.A.), m² | 13.29 |
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 | 5.35 |
| Pounds per Inch Immersion, lbs/inch | 354.41 |
