505 (dinghy)

The International 505 is a One-Design high-performance two-person monohull planing sailing dinghy, with spinnaker, utilising a trapeze for the crew.

International 505
International 505 Logo
Development
DesignerJohn Westell
Year1954 
NameInternational 505
Boat
Crew2
Draft1.45 m (4 ft 9 in) 
Trapeze1
Hull
TypeMonohull
Constructionunrestricted
Hull weight127.4 kg (281 lb)
LOA5.05 m (16.6 ft)
LOH5.05 m (16.6 ft)
Beam1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Rig
Rig typeBermuda Sloop
Mast length6.9 m (23 ft)
Sails
Mainsail area12.3 m2 (132 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area4.94 m2 (53.2 sq ft)
Spinnaker area27 m2 (290 sq ft)
Upwind sail area17.3 m2 (186 sq ft)
Downwind sail area44.3 m2 (477 sq ft)
Total sail area44.3 m2 (477 sq ft)
Racing
D-PN79.8
RYA PN902
PHRF149.4
Class is a member of World Sailing
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