Monark 606 is a 6.06-metre (19.9 ft) sailboat class designed by Pelle Petterson and built in about 800 copies.[1]
 Class symbol | |
.jpg) 606 sailing at Särkkä outside of Helsinki, Finland | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Pelle Petterson |
| Year | 1969-98 |
| Builder(s) | Monark Crescent AB |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 1 - 3 people |
| Draft | 0.90 m (3.0 ft) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | GRP |
| Hull weight | 555 kg (1,224 lb) |
| LOA | 6.06 m (19.9 ft) |
| LWL | 5.50 m (18.0 ft) |
| Beam | 1.86 m (6.1 ft) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Fin keel |
| Rudder(s) | Transom hung |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig with a single spreader |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 10.5 m2 (113 sq ft) |
| Jib/genoa area | 5.5 m2 (59 sq ft) |
| Spinnaker area | 22.0 m2 (237 sq ft) |
It is a small type of lightweight racing keelboat and has an excellent combination of stability and key characteristics of the dinghy. For example, it is very easy to plane and increase speed drastically due to an excellent design, a flat bottom, a high-performance sail area, and a high power-to-weight ratio.
The 606 has a large cockpit relative to its size and allows for moving about easily, with the rudder positioned on the transom. It offers numerous opportunities for trimming, combined with liberal rules for its class, and is well-suited for coastal cruising and competitive racing.
Combined, these capabilities allow for a sporty and versatile boat that especially in Scandinavia appeals to enthusiasts. National championships are regularly held in Scandinavia and Finland.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Gelin, Curt (2005), 500 segelbåtar i test: bakgrund, egenskaper, omdömen (in Swedish), Stockholm: Nautiska förlaget, p. 30, ISBN 91-89564-19-7
- ^ Baringden606.dk Archived 26 January 2021 at the Wayback Machine