The Bes 12 ton is a 31.5ft fractional sloop designed by Paul Elvstrøm and built in fiberglass by Gouteron (Chantier) (FRA) since 1972.
The Bes 12 ton is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Bes 12 ton | ||
| Length | 31.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.30 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.67 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.61 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 46.03 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 219.60 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 17.92 | ||
| Capsize | 2.18 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.67 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3130 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 349 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 190.43 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 158.66 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34.25 ft | ||
| J | 11.12 ft | ||
| P | 34.12 ft | ||
| E | 9.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Gouteron (Chantier) (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Paul Elvstrøm | ||
| First built | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |