Length: 5.05m (16ft 7ins)
Width: 2.00m (6ft 7ins)
Weight:
Country: United Kingdom
Keel Type:
Centreboard
Rig Type:
Bermuda Sloop Fractional (with jib)
Crew: 2
Trapeze: 1
Sail Area: 13.6 sq. m
Spinnaker Type:
Asymmetric spinnaker
Spinnaker Area:
23 sq.m
Designer(s):
Design Year: 1954
Builder:
Boats Built: 8671

For wing definitions see menu

Current CVRDA Handicap Ratings
Old wing: 81
(Alloy mast, Dacron sail)
Alternate Names and Variations
International 505UK

An active international class, the 505 was submitted for Olympic trials in Zandvoort in 1953, along with the Osprey, but the Flying Dutchman was selected.

 

 
Class Association website:
http://www.int505.org/
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