Investigator 563
Description
The Investigator 563 is a dinghy designed by Kevin Shepherd. This pocket cruiser packs surprising capability into a small package, making her ideal for exploring shallow waters and protected anchorages. Perfect for day sailing, club racing, or teaching young sailors the ropes.
Construction Details
| Designer | Kevin Shepherd |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.500 ft |
| LOA | 18.470 ft |
| LWL | 16.470 ft |
| Beam | 6.890 ft |
| Displacement | 1653 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.740 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.770 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 20.67 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 6.90 ft |
| p | 20.67 ft |
| e | 7.87 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.67 ft | 6.90 ft | 20.67 ft | 7.87 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 19.86 ft - (6053 mm) |
| Foot | * 9.28 ft - (2829 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.44 ft - (5316 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.15 ft - (2484 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 80.91 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.58 ft - (7187 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.36 ft - (3463 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.27 ft - (6788 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.63 ft - (3240 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.08 ° |
| Area | * 125.31 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.58 ft - (7187 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.79 ft - (3594 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.32 ft - (6498 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 149.99 % |
| Length Perp | * 10.63 ft - (3240 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.04 ° |
| Area | * 125.33 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 23.58 ft - (7187 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.69 ft - (3563 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.69 ft - (6611 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 207 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 257 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 23.58 ft - (7187 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 12.76 ft - (3889 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.76 ft - (3889 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 256 ft² |
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