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One-Design & Club

H-Boat

keelboat

A Finnish-designed 27 foot fibreglass one-design, simple to sail and built for close, affordable club and championship racing.

LOA
8.28
M
YEAR DESIGNED
1967
DESIGNER
Hans Groop
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
8.28
M
Beam
2.18
M
Draft
1.3
M
Hull Weight
1450
KG
Crew Min
3
Crew Max
4
Year Designed
1967
Mainsail Area
14.8
M²
Jib Area
10.2
M²
Spinnaker Area
36
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
One-Design & Club
Type
keelboat
Designer
Hans Groop
Class Association
International H-Boat Association (IHA)

History

Hans Groop's design won a 1967 Finnish competition for a fibreglass one-design fleet racer, with production starting in 1970. Paul Elvstrom refined the rig in 1971, and the class has grown to more than 5,000 hulls built since, with World Championships sailed every year since 1980.

Sailing Characteristics

The H-Boat is light on its feet and easy to crew, with straightforward systems that keep the focus on boat speed and tactics rather than gear. It suits three or four up racing and is forgiving enough for mixed-experience crews while still rewarding good sail trim.

Racing Context

Strong fleets race across Finland, Sweden and Germany, with the class active throughout northern Europe via the International H-Boat Association and its national associations.

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