Description
This sailboat was donated to the Milfordsailingfoundation.org a 501(c)3 non profit organization.
Orion is a 1983 H-Boat with rolling cradle and an optional 5hp Nissan outboard available for an additional 300 dollars. Listed with a minimum bid and No Reserve. Boat is complete and a great boat, there are sails but we have not looked at them. Cushions are original and seem to be in nice shape. Picture of the engine has them in the background. Please email or call with any questions.
From the H Boat one design class website:
length overall:
| 8.28 m |
length waterline: | 6.3 m |
beam: | 2.18 m |
draft: | 1.3 m |
displacement: | 1450 kg |
ballast ratio: | 50 % |
Sail area: | 14.8 m² |
jib: | 10.2 m² |
spinnaker: | 36.0 m²
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Features
One-design Class, designed 1967
One-design racing in class-fleets in high competition
ISAF-international status since 1977
Largest International keelboat class in Europe of ISAF
Second large International keelboat class of ISAF
3-4 man crew, easy to crew
over 5000 boats built
1700 boat owners organized as IHA-members
Actively racing in 8 countries
National associations in 8 countries
Safe in rough sea, strong wind and even gale
No danger of capsizing, self bailing cockpit
Attractive in light air (South Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
Foot-straps for safety and crew hiking
One foresail, symmetrical spinnaker
Deck-stepped mast, easy for hauling and derigging
Beam 2,18 m, far below road-towing limits
Easy to trailer, weight 1450 kg, ballast ratio 50%
Built by 3 ISAF-licensed builders
finished to high standard
Proceeds from this sale will go to support our mission of bringing the joy of sailing to young people and adults. The purpose of the foundation is to give equal access to all persons interested in
promoting, sustaining and furthering the education and training of persons in sailing and water safety.
We are a tax deductible 501c3 organization incorporated in Ct.
This is a wonderful non-profit program geared to educate and excite young people into the world of sailing. These young people may be your future crew! Currently we have a small Optimist, 420, J22 and Laser fleet and Melges 32. Bidders please contact board member Thomas 203-464-2675 with any questions.
Boat is sold as is so please ask questions and look at the pictures. Boat will need to be moved from the marina by early to mid May. Can be launched with a hoist or loaded on a trailer.