Laminex Pocket Rocket
The Laminex Pocket Rocket is an American sailboat, that was designed by Gary Mull and first built in 1983. The design is out of production.[1][2][3]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Gary Mull |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1983 |
| Builder(s) | Laminex Industries |
| Role | Racing sailboat |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 2,400 lb (1,089 kg) |
| Hull | |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 22.00 ft (6.71 m) |
| LWL | 21.50 ft (6.55 m) |
| Beam | 9.50 ft (2.90 m) |
| Hull draft | 5.00 ft (1.52 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| General | transom-mounted rudder |
| Ballast | 1,100 lb (499 kg) |
| Rig | |
| General | Fractional rigged sloop |
| I (foretriangle height) | 27.00 ft (8.23 m) |
| J (foretriangle base) | 8.00 ft (2.44 m) |
| P (mainsail luff) | 28.80 ft (8.78 m) |
| E (mainsail foot) | 10.40 ft (3.17 m) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 149.76 sq ft (13.913 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 108.00 sq ft (10.034 m2) |
| Total sail area | 257.76 sq ft (23.947 m2) |
| Racing | |
| PHRF | 174 (average) |
The boat was built by Laminex Industries in the United States. It was developed into the Rocket 22 in 2004.[1]
Design
The Pocket Rocket is a small racing keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop rig, a transom-mounted rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 2,400 lb (1,089 kg) and carries 1,100 lb (499 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 5.00 ft (1.52 m).[1][2]
The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 174 with a high of 178 and low of 165. It has a hull speed of 6.21 kn (11.50 km/h).[2]
See also
References
- Browning, Randy (2016). "Pocket Rocket sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- InterVisionSoft LLC (2016). "Sailboat Specifications for Pocket Rocket". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- Browning, Randy (2016). "Garry Mull (1939–1994)". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
External links
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