Kite (sailboat)

The Kite is an American sailboat that was designed by Carter Pyle as a one design racer and first built in 1965.

Kite
Development
DesignerCarter Pyle
LocationUnited States
Year1965
Builder(s)Newport Boats
Mobjack Manufacturing Corp.
RoleOne-design racer
NameKite
Boat
Displacement165 lb (75 kg)
Draft3.00 ft (0.91 m) with daggerboard down
Hull
Typemonohull
Constructionfiberglass
LOA11.58 ft (3.53 m)
LWL10.92 ft (3.33 m)
Beam5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typedaggerboard
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig typecat rig
Sails
Sailplancatboat
Mainsail area78.00 sq ft (7.246 m2)
Total sail area78.00 sq ft (7.246 m2)
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