Bull 7000
Description
The Bull 7000 is a compact cruiser-racer sailboat designed by New Zealand naval architect Greg Young in 1993, with production handled by Topper Int./Parker Yachts in the UK. It emerged from client inquiries following a 1992 European boating magazine article on sports yachts. Emphasizing versatility, it's built as a family cruiser for 2 adults and 2 children (sailable by 2 people) but excels in racing with a crew of 3. The design prioritizes form stability, a low center of gravity, and trailerability, blending high performance with practical amenities. Approximately 80 units were built. It's known for its contemporary open-class hull shape, making it one of the fastest reaching sports yachts in its size class and a true dual-purpose cruiser-racer. Recent models or refits (e.g., a 1999 example) feature modern upgrades like carbon spars.
Construction Details
| Designer | Greg Young |
|---|---|
| Builder | Parker Yachts |
| Length | 24.610 ft |
| LOA | 24.610 ft |
| LWL | 24.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.040 ft |
| Displacement | 2381 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.580 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 23.30 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.70 ft |
| p | 27 ft |
| e | 11.10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.30 ft | 8.70 ft | 27 ft | 11.10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.1 ft - (3383 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.58 ft - (8711 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28.83 ft - (8787 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 154.91 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Foot | 9.375 ft - (2858 mm) |
| Leech | 20.33 ft - (6197 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 94.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.26 ft - (2518 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.69 ° |
| Area | * 95.04 ft² |
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