Sandpiper 5.65M
Description
The Sandpiper 565 (often written as Sandpiper 5.65M) is a popular trailer‑sailer designed in the 1970s by Leonard Nelson, with production carried out primarily by Sandpiper Marine Ltd. in the United Kingdom. It was conceived as a compact, family‑friendly cruising yacht that could be easily towed, launched, and handled by a small crew or even singlehanded. Known for its full cabin, practical layout, and surprisingly good performance for its size, the Sandpiper 565 became a favorite starter yacht for sailors moving up from dinghies. Between 1972 and 1982, around 600 to 650 units were built before production ceased, though many examples remain actively sailed today.
Construction Details
| Designer | Leonard Nelson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Sandpiper Marine Ltd. |
| Length | 18.500 ft |
| LOA | 18.500 ft |
| LWL | 15.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.000 ft |
| Displacement | 1200 lb |
| Ballast | 300 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.833 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.833 ft |
| Year Built | 1972 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 17.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 7 ft |
| p | 19 ft |
| e | 8.42 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.25 ft | 7 ft | 19 ft | 8.42 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Sandpiper 5.65M - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.42 ft - (2566 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.32 ft - (6194 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 20.51 ft - (6251 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 82.74 ft² |
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Sandpiper 5.65M - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 6.25 ft - (1905 mm) |
| Leech | 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 74.71 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 5.23 ft - (1594 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.11 ° |
| Area | * 37.92 ft² |
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Sandpiper 5.65M - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 15.25 ft - (4648 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 8.25 ft - (2515 mm) |
| Leech | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.43 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.03 ft - (2143 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.45 ° |
| Area | * 53.61 ft² |
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Sandpiper 5.65M - GENOA
| Luff | * 17.69 ft - (5392 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.69 ft - (3563 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.36 ft - (4987 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 92.86 ft² |
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Sandpiper 5.65M - GENOA
| Luff | * 17.69 ft - (5392 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.69 ft - (3563 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.36 ft - (4987 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 92.86 ft² |
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Sandpiper 5.65M - GENOA
| Luff | 15.67 ft - (4776 mm) |
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| Foot | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | 14.83 ft - (4520 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 119 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.33 ft - (2539 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 0.12 ° |
| Area | * 65.28 ft² |
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Sandpiper 5.65M - GENOA
| Luff | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10.58 ft - (3225 mm) |
| Leech | 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.29 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.47 ft - (2886 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.44 ° |
| Area | * 80.46 ft² |
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Sandpiper 5.65M - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | 16.83 ft - (5130 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 162 ft² |
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Sandpiper 5.65M - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 17.69 ft - (5392 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 12.6 ft - (3840 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.6 ft - (3840 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 189 ft² |
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Sandpiper 5.65M - STORMJIB
| Luff | 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 5.25 ft - (1600 mm) |
| Leech | 8.5 ft - (2591 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 56.29 % |
| Length Perp | * 3.94 ft - (1201 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.27 ° |
| Area | * 21.67 ft² |
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