Barracuda 13 Information, Review, Specs

Boat drawing
Make
Model
Number Built
Production Year(s)
1964 - ??

The search results provided good information about the Chrysler Barracuda 13.

  • It was first built by Lone Star Boat Co. and then by Chrysler Marine after the acquisition in 1965.
  • It was designed by Gus Linell and also attributed to J.R. (Rod) Macalpine-Downie and Dick Gibbs. I will mention both as sources vary, but Sailboatdata.com lists Gus Linell as the designer.
  • It was available with either a Lateen or Cat rig.
  • It is a 13-foot day sailor.
  • Forums indicate owners find it "fun, easy, and fast" and discuss maintenance.

The search results for "Plymouth Barracuda" (e.g.,) refer to the car, not the sailboat, and are irrelevant. I need to filter these out.

I have enough information to proceed with generating the article. I will ensure to not use performance ratios since the boat is under 30 feet.

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Measurements

Construction & Hull

Construction Material
Fiberglass (Solid)
Hull Type
Monohull Sailboat
Keel Type
Daggerboard
Rudder
1x —
Ballast
-
Displacement
300 lbs
Water Capacity
-
Fuel Capacity
-

Engine

Engine Make
Engine Model
Engine Type
Engine HP
Engine Count
1
Drive Type
Fuel Type
Hover over a measurement
IJPE FS LOALWL

Rig & Sails

Rig Type
Cat Rig
P (Main Luff)
16 ft
E (Main Foot)
9.5 ft
I (Foretriangle Height)
-
J (Foretriangle Base)
-
Forestay Length (est)
-
Main Sail Area
76 sqft
Foretriangle Sail Area
-
Total Sail Area (Reported)
168 sqft
Total Sail Area (Calc)
-

Dimensions

LOA
13 ft
LWL
12 ft
Beam
4.5 ft
Draft
3.5 ft
Max Headroom
-
Air Draft
-

Calculations

Hull Speed
4.64 kn
Pounds per Inch Immersion
192.95