Martin 243

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by tscanlon08, Jul 3, 2007.

  1. tscanlon08
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    tscanlon08 Junior Member

    Can anyone enlighten me on some specifics about the martin 243.
    I hear it's a fast boat. How does it compair to other boats. I cant seem to find any info on the net so if anyone knows the sail aria i'm interested to know.
    Thanks,
    -Tim
     
    tscanlon08, Jul 3, 2007
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  2. Doug Lord

    Doug Lord Guest

    Comparison table

    Tim, the link I provided in your last thread has the info you want:
    Sport Boat Comparison Table | North American Class Association | Open 5.70
    Address:http://www.open570usa.com/info/info10.html Changed:1:30 AM on Friday, May 11, 2007
     
    Doug Lord, Jul 3, 2007
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  3. Paul B

    Paul B Previous Member

    Here is an ad for one, including the sail area. I have raced against them and they are quick little boats. In planing conditions they are faster than almost any keelboat of any size.

    Upwind they are limited by their waterline length, just like any other keelboat.


    http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/966726/0
     
    Paul B, Jul 3, 2007
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  5. tscanlon08
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    tscanlon08 Junior Member

    Thank you very much for your help.
    -Tim
     
    tscanlon08, Jul 3, 2007
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