Caprice 15
Sailboat class
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The Caprice 15 is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian as a racer and first built in 1968.[1][2][3][4]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Location | Canada |
| Year | 1968 |
| Builder | Canadian Sailcraft |
| Name | Caprice 15 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Draft | 3.83 ft (1.17 m) (centreboard down) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fibreglass |
| LOA | 14.67 ft (4.47 m) |
| Beam | 6.04 ft (1.84 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Centreboard |
| Rudder | transom-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| General | Fractional rigged sloop |
| Sails | |
| Total sail area | 123 sq ft (11.4 m2) |
Production
The boat was built by Canadian Sailcraft in Canada, starting in 1968, but is now out of production.[1][4][5]
Design
The Caprice 15 is a small recreational sailing dinghy, built predominantly of fibreglass. It has a fractional sloop rig, a transom-hung rudder and a centreboard keel. It displaces 250 lb (113 kg) and has a length overall of 14.67 ft (4.47 m).[1][2][4]
The boat has a draft of 3.83 ft (1.17 m) with the centreboard down and 0.58 ft (0.18 m) with the centreboard up.[1][4]